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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (571 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is S$1,063
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,018 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is S$241
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is S$295
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

4. Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (678 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is S$279
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Casa Del Sol

5. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,342 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

6. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,524 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is S$245
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

7. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,217 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is S$117
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8. Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is S$537
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill

9. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (323 reviews)
"One of the best hotels Ive ever stayed "
United States
AKOP
The price is S$2,578
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Rosewood Miramar Beach

10. Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is S$382
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Montecito Inn

11. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is S$282
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

12. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice stay. Great location."
United States
brian
The price is S$448
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

13. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is S$203
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Inn at East Beach

14. Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.6 out of 10, Good, (337 reviews)
"Beach is 1 block away the zoo is only 7 min away walking rooms are super comfortable and clean "
United States
Reyna
The price is S$346
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Palmoro House

15. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,396 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is S$283
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

16. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Such a cute property. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and very short walk to the water. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Teri
The price is S$268
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

17. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is S$376
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Santa Barbara Inn

18. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,019 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is S$330
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

19. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (319 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is S$479
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

20. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (966 reviews)
"Loved the location and decoration. Amazing bed and pillows ❤️"
United States
Maria
The price is S$633
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hotel Californian
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Upper Riviera?
Based on our traveller data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options in Upper Riviera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upper Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper Riviera.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Upper Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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