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title: "Riviera Beach House, Santa Barbara (CA) | StayVersus"
description: "Riviera Beach House in Santa Barbara (CA): rated 8.4 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Riviera Beach House

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara (CA), United States

8.4 ·  Very good 13 reviews ·  #25 #25 of 43 in Santa Barbara (CA) ·  8.9 Location score
## About Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House is a hotel in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara (CA), United States. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 13 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 690 m from the centre of Santa Barbara (CA). The nearest beach is 260 m away. The nearest airport, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 41

- **Floors:** 2

- **Price level (hotel website):** $$

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 16

121 State Street [bit.ly](https://bit.ly/rivierabeachhouse-fb)

## How Riviera Beach House scores

Better rated than 39% of hotels in Santa Barbara (CA)

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **8.9**
-   Beach access **9.4**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Santa Barbara (CA) average

## Amenities

BarFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Bicycle hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **87**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **9**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">West Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">260 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Amtrak Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">140 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">31 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Santa Barbara (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">690 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation20 m
-   The Reagan Ranch Center - Young America's Foundation140 m
-   Santa Barbara Surfing Museum220 m
-   Old Town Clock Tower560 m
-   Ty Warner Sea Center600 m
-   Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center610 m

## Riviera Beach House: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Riviera Beach House. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. Reception assistance is offered at the hotel featuring concierge service. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's ticket service. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Riviera Beach House with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. During your stay, don't forget to allocate some moments to experience the readily available shoreline.

### Compare

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## Questions about Riviera Beach House

### How do guests rate Riviera Beach House?

Riviera Beach House has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 13 reviews, which is better than 39% of rated hotels in Santa Barbara (CA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Riviera Beach House?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Riviera Beach House?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Riviera Beach House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is Riviera Beach House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 260 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Riviera Beach House have?

Riviera Beach House has 41 rooms on 2 floors.

### Are pets allowed at Riviera Beach House?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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