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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (544 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is S$827
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,128 reviews)
"Place is clean, spacious and good breakfast plus walking distance to the beach was a big plus!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Beachside Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,115 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is S$215
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,512 reviews)
"Lovely vibes, friendly staff, location is so convenient "
United States
Angela
The price is S$318
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
The Milo

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Best stay ever "
United States
Tammy
The price is S$195
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,244 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,401 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is S$197
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (991 reviews)
"Very nice place."
United States
Larry
The price is S$167
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is S$240
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,160 reviews)
"Rooms are beautiful, staff is kind and hospitable, definitely coming back here ! "
United States
Steven
The price is S$302
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Hotel Santa Barbara

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, (366 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is S$207
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,850 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff was great and attentive as well as great price for room and breakfast included! "
United States
Natalia
The price is S$241
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Inn By The Harbor

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, (2,088 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Guillermo
The price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Riviera Beach House

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (635 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,234 reviews)
"Great location for eating out inexpensively. "
United States
Amenda
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

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, (1,000 reviews)
" Clean rooms and easy access to beach."
United States
Pradeep
The price is S$360
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
6.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,024 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, would stay again"
United States
Nereyda
The price is S$267
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,332 reviews)
"Staff is very friendly and rooms are really clean . "
United States
Francis
The price is S$256
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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.

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.

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 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 26 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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