Upper East
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Mission Santa Barbara
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Alameda Park
After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
7 11, Ikes sandwiches and IHOP were very near but my room 213 was sub par for $170 a night. List of problems include a hard to open key card system for the door, a horrible Apple TV system with no local news or sports and bad selections, no drain cover for the bathroom sink, nonfunctional hotel room ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
Simpson House Inn
Service was excellent. When we arrived, we were greeted and shown around the property, assisted with the luggage and showed us to our room. For breakfast, we arrived a little early, but the waiter and kitchen staff accommodated us as we needed to head up the coast to the Monterey area. The grounds ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Room was small but efficient, great interior furnishings. There was a fridge (mini bar not free), but free coffee and tea (good quality stuff too), kettle for boiling water. Plenty of cups. Nice large bathroom. Big open lobby with a little coffee/drink bar. My room faced courtyard so no street noise. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Location
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
This was a great stay. The only downfall was the hot tub was not hot. The heated pool was nice though.
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Really have to thank the staff for being so friendly and responsive to everything. Every person that we interacted with really made the whole experience excellent. It was unfortunate that we were only there for one evening and the toilet in our room continued to run even after use. A small inconvenience, ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper East
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze.
