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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is S$1,028
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is S$204
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,274 reviews)
"we absolutely loved our stay "
United States
Jodi
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (387 reviews)
"Wonderful place, Wonderful staff."
United States
Joseph
The price is S$208
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is S$370
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,431 reviews)
"Great location, very well maintained property and welcoming staff "
United States
William
The price is S$211
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is S$224
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1,000 reviews)
"We love staying here! Great staff and room was super clean"
United States
Abigail
The Inn at East Beach

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
12.9 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is S$297
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Although we were there for a vacation, would definitely stay for a longer length of period on our next visit to Santa Barbara"
United States
JAMES
The price is S$279
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Montecito Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (242 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (648 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,080 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is S$107
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,035 reviews)
"Had a great stay here with my family, my kids loved feeding the fish."
United States
karla
The price is S$265
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Vanessa
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Castillo Inn at the Beach

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is S$255
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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)
"Great bed, clean room, loved that they had two sinks in the bathroom. "
United States
Marvin
The price is S$436
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (234 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is S$453
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,155 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, great location."
United States
Jiachang
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Carriage and Western Art Museum 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 Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property 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 25 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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