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 24 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.

Top 10 Upper Riviera Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Upper Riviera

"Staff and service was truly remarkable! Loved my stay "

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31 Aug - 1 Sept

"Really great fun and friendly place. "

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2 Sept - 3 Sept

"Very nice and clean breakfast is amazing"

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Great location near everything! Lovely walking trails and friendly front desk staff."

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

"Enjoyed our experience"

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

"Great hotel in the heart of everything!"

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18 Aug - 19 Aug

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

"All excellent, period!"

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

"Great hotel . Great location . Really enjoyed our stay "

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

"Great staff and stay. "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"

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13 Aug - 14 Aug

"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Our stay was quite comfortable… All the staff that we had interaction with were very professional and stay was"

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Such a lovely little hotel close to the beach and beautiful. "

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11 Aug - 12 Aug

"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

"Fun and close to beach "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Very nice property will stay again "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Wonderful stay. Loved how close it was to everything. "

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

"Wonderful location, great hotel...just leave the car and walk to beach, shopping and restaurants "

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3 Sept - 4 Sept

"Great stay ! "

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18 Aug - 19 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"A great place to stay in SB. Great service and care from the whole staff."

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25 Aug - 26 Aug

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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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