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Top 10 Hotels in Upper Riviera

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Nice place to stay."
The price is S$278
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1173)
"Pleasent quiet stay"
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1018)
"Would definitely stay again"
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
El Encanto Santa Barbara
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (519)
"We especially appreciated the handicap access of our room and the pathways."
The price is S$1,221
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"Great stay!"
The price is S$201
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (327)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is S$364
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1873)
"Spacious room and close to the beach and restaurants."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1246)
"Super fun area and very clean hotel!"
The price is S$200
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is S$213
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Always a great place to stay, so close to everything "
The price is S$284
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Marina Beach Motel
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1837)
"Nice place to stay!"
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Sandpiper Lodge
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (202)
"Great stay ! "
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Agave Inn
Interior entrance

Agave Inn

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (724)
"Will be staying here again! "
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Agave Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1071)
"Good place to stay "
The price is S$364
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Friendly staff "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Amazing stay at this location, great ocean view and service "
The price is S$491
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"We had a great stay, clean and easy!"
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (608)
"Comfortable quaint motel in quiet community."
Casa Del Sol
Montecito Inn
View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is S$296
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Montecito Inn
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1047)
"Jorge the maintenace guy was very friendly and the breakfast buffet was delicious overall a nice experience"
The price is S$273
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Beachside Inn
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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.

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.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage 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.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The service is top notch"
Silvana 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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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 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.