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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (534)
"Great experience."
United States
Jehangir
The price is S$840
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (2000)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (1012)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is S$106
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1353)
"Really nice hotel"
United States
Denesse
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.9 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"The view!! The only reason to stay at this hotel is because of the view!! Its absolutely gorgeous and beautiful!"
United States
Joaquin
The price is S$241
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan, 2026
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1005)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is S$179
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1011)
"Clean, quiet, nice and close to the beach. Absolutely loved our stay!"
United States
Eunchae
The Franciscan Hotel
View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is S$271
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Montecito Inn
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1101)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is S$219
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1092)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Beachside Inn
Terrace/patio
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Excellent Stay"
United States
Mario
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1208)
"A lovely motel in a great area. I had easy access to everything I wanted to see and do as well as a stunning beach. "
United States
Gareth
The price is S$131
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1000)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

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, (1003)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is S$184
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
6.8 out of 10, (631)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1053)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is S$264
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is S$276
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
La Playa Inn
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 1.8 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (224)
"It was amazing, I will definitely go again "
United States
Hannah
The price is S$216
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Casa Jardin
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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.

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

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 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

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Room was comfortable, staff was great and location was perfect for walking downtown and the beach was about a 10 minute walk, the streets in downtown are closed to traffic so perfect for walking! "
Angelene 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

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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.