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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (532)
The price is $489
$631 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
El Encanto Santa Barbara
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.
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When is the best time to visit Riviera?

Our prices for hotels in Riviera are cheapest in January
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High 18°C / low 10°C. Sunny most days.
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Top landmarks in Riviera

Franceschi Park

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Franceschi Park in Upper Riviera. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, both nearby.
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Check out reviews of Riviera hotels guests love

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was amazing! The rooms were super cute. And the lobby was engaging and brought visitors together. We would definitely stay again! "
Kathryn Kori 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Riviera Beach House
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What's Riviera Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Riviera. Take time to see the sights like Franceschi Park while you're here. Santa Barbara Bowl and Mission Santa Barbara are a couple of more places to see nearby.

How to Get to Riviera

Flying to:

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Riviera
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 24.8 mi (39.8 km) from Riviera

Things to See and Do in and around Riviera

Things to See near Riviera:

  • Franceschi Park (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
  • Mission Santa Barbara (1.3 mi/2.2 km away)
  • Presidio Santa Barbara (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
  • Westmont College (1.8 mi/3 km away)
  • East Beach (2 mi/3.3 km away)

Things to Do near Riviera:

  • Santa Barbara Bowl (0.4 mi/0.7 km away)
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
  • Lobero Theater (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
  • Arlington Theater (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara?

  • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 71°F)
  • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 56°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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