Lower State Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lower State

Popular places to visit

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Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree
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Santa Barbara Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

5/5(1 review)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(10 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Upper State Street

Activities

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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

AU$52
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
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Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour

AU$147
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour
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Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour

AU$328
Per adult
Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour
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TACO TOUR Santa Barbara

AU$187
Per adult
TACO TOUR Santa Barbara
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Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)

AU$385
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)
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4 Day Tour of the Golden West

AU$1,342
Per adult
4 Day Tour of the Golden West
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Our pick of the best Lower State Hotel Deals

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
2 out of 5
134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$266 per night from 30 Sep to 1 Oct
AU$266
per night
30 Sep - 1 Oct
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! (70 reviews)
Fantastic trip
"The place is great and location is excellent its in the middle of everything.. the staff that works there is pretty nice and very friendly.."

Reviewed on 24 Sep. 2024

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$527 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$527
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful quintessential Santa Barbara Hotel in the heart of State street with lots of shopping and dining options."

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2024

Hotel Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$396 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$396
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (955 reviews)
"Great location, front staff was helpful and Jesse (?) at the valet parking was awesome!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2024

Riviera Beach House
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$1,405 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$1,405
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (859 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms and property, close to the beach and close to all the restaurants"

Reviewed on 11 Sep. 2024

Hotel Californian
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$391 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$391
per night
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (305 reviews)
"The uniqueness of this property is a model of how the future hotels will evolve into. It is a modern hot spot with well trained staff."

Reviewed on 23 Sep. 2024

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$371 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$371
per night
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyed the customer service person Evelyn. She checked in everyday to ask if i needed anything. Very helpful. The hotel rooms are nice!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2024

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower State

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The Funk Zone

5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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East Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Laguna

If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.

Laguna
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront

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