Riviera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Our pick of the best Riviera Hotel Deals
El Encanto Santa Barbara
This place is a hidden gem. My parents told me romantic as it gets so 15 years or so later gave it a try! It was awesomely romantic. It was almost perfection with only one small ding. The food choices were not 5 stars and the price point is a little extreme and not likely to leave for food once there. ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
A beautiful and very clean room. The new lobby and bar we perfect. The location on State Street and the closeness of the Palace Grill both big pluses.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
The room was clean & the staff were helpful. Would recommend it.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Beachside Inn
Very clean room, great staff, and location is fantastic.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Very nice room. Excellent staff. The pool and jacuzzi are a Nice. I would love to stay there again.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Clean room, very friendly and attentive staff, nice garden and pool area.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riviera
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
Mission Canyon
Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
