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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (571 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is S$996
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,342 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

3. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is S$294
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

4. 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, (1,523 reviews)
The price is S$245
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

5. 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, (1,018 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is S$241
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

6. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,216 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is S$116
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

7. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,199 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is S$304
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,484 reviews)
"Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Sandpiper Lodge

9. 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, (1,396 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is S$277
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (319 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is S$477
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

11. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,018 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is S$192
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

12. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is S$203
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Inn at East Beach

13. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is S$394
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Santa Barbara Inn

14. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
11.7 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel, beautiful gardens and pool, great breakfast. "
United States
Mary
The price is S$315
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

15. Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (678 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is S$277
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Casa Del Sol

16. 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, (1,124 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay!"
United States
Kristine
The price is S$365
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

17. 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, (1,019 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is S$280
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

18. 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, (1,141 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Melanie
The price is S$366
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

19. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
12.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,228 reviews)
"If you need a quick place to stay, this is the place. It’s in a great neighborhood and clean."
United States
Jason
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

20. 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, (440 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is S$322
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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.

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 our traveller data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay 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 23 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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