Riviera Beach House, Santa Barbara

Location & Neighborhood

Riviera Beach House is located a 6-minute walk from East Beach and sits in the heart of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. Stearns Wharf is 5 minutes' walk away, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is nearby. Guests have direct access to the Funk Zone's wine tasting rooms and the Amtrak station is a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

Dining

The hotel's on-site Santo Mezcal Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine and offers room service for in-room delivery. A daily happy hour takes place at the restaurant. Snacks and wine or champagne are also available through the bar and vending machines.

Amenities & Experiences

Complimentary bicycles are available for guests to explore the beachfront and surrounding areas. Curated local experiences such as sailing and horseback riding can be arranged through the hotel. An on-site art gallery showcases local and contemporary artists.

Rooms

Each room includes a platform bed with recessed lighting, a flat-screen cable TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. European-style bathrooms feature plush bathrobes and some rooms offer a private garden patio. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and smoke alarms.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, concierge, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Valet parking and accessible parking are available, and the property has wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and visual aids such as Braille and tactile signs. Pet-friendly amenities include pet baskets, pet bowls, and special welcome gifts for furry guests.

Highlights

Location: 6-minute walk from East Beach, 2-minute walk from Amtrak station

Dining: Santo Mezcal Mexican Restaurant with daily happy hour

Activities: Complimentary bicycles, curated sailing & horseback riding

Rooms: European-style bathrooms, private garden patios

Pet-friendly: Welcome gifts, pet baskets, and pet bowls