Title: Visit Lower State: 2026 Lower State, Santa Barbara Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Lower State](https://expedia.com/Lower-State-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635976470304-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Lower State](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lower-State.d553248635976470304.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lower State Vacations](https://expedia.com/Lower-State.d553248635976470304.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lower State, CA ## Santa Barbara ![Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323588/6cfccf8f-35e6-4214-9482-932efc78f72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323588/6cfccf8f-35e6-4214-9482-932efc78f72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Barbara Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/5dce29db-6a78-4eea-a0a0-c744b6dc0987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We stopped here for a wine tasting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/7402ed8b-eb6c-4e92-8544-d2a9be722c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![You have to try these chocolates when you visit Santa Barbara. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/844455b7-751d-42ff-b653-73a8f4183652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lower State Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323588/6cfccf8f-35e6-4214-9482-932efc78f72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moreton Bay Fig Tree Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Moreton-Bay-Fig-Tree-Lower-State.d6323588.Vacation-Attraction) ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Bowl Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara County Courthouse See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Vacation-Attraction) ![Giraffe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065929/270a1a70-0d2d-4907-9d24-b5f37a1112ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Zoo Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6065929.Vacation-Attraction) ![I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/30ce6c84-8fdd-46b4-a6db-46fa6908e44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Harbor Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.Vacation-Attraction) ![Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California., Shutterstock ID 23776711, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561135821/7c23c39f-881e-469e-b9f7-da3e4d3d4068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Butterfly Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Butterfly-Beach-Montecito.d553248621561135821.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour $28 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/42525e3f-eeaa-4123-9364-579955e1d2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara $40 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50852844/f41c63e2-6527-4b2f-a3af-f67963571738.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar $65 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details) ![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour $69 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map $35 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental $45 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Lower State Hotel Deals ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA $269 nightly $307 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,214 reviews) Beautiful hotel Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470304) ![Riviera Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4927400/4927347/2e992583_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riviera Beach House 121 State St Santa Barbara CA $183 nightly $209 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Great location and staff was very nice. My only complaint is the bathrooms were a little tight. Highly recommend. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=4927347&PinnedHotelID=4927347&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470304) ![Hotel Californian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18380000/18374100/18374097/12b7ea7c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Californian 36 State Street Santa Barbara CA $631 nightly $721 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews) Amazin Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=18374097&PinnedHotelID=18374097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470304) ![Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84135300/84135249/26c071f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels 524 State St Santa Barbara CA $194 nightly $221 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (415 reviews) Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=84135249&PinnedHotelID=84135249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470304) ![Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200800/200768/8a0ab72c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA $229 nightly $261 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great location, room clean and staff very helpful Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=200768&PinnedHotelID=200768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470304) ![ ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95560000/95551000/95550980/4471f9c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel 134 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA $106 nightly $121 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews) Staff is really nice and helpful overall a comfortable stay Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=95550980&PinnedHotelID=95550980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470304) [See all 1,527 properties in Lower State](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026®ionId=553248635976470304) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-The-Funk-Zone.dx553248633938969740) ![Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323990/0efd817a-2a13-44f5-94b9-71d4061369d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Downtown Santa Barbara The beaches and abundant 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6323990) ![urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336854/2e5d0a91-532a-4c4b-8c8a-45b25eae41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6336854) ![Santa Barbara Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/2035ad5d-4b5d-4daa-8939-f3895b2840a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Beach While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-West-Beach.dx553248635976474091) ![Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938970005/8bc73fbe-2232-4f75-b9dd-82444ab9d6e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Barbara Beach 4.5/5(1,188 area reviews) Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Santa-Barbara-Beach.dx553248633938970005) ![A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/7d48f555-edf0-4da9-9ce9-290cb5c75526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waterfront While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. 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