What's it like in Upper East?

Travelers to the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Upper East?

Based on our traveler data, Orange Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper East. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and private balconies. Another good option for your stay in the neighborhood is Simpson House Inn .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations in Upper East 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 East, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Upper East.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Upper East with a visit to Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Alameda Park. You could also plan a visit to Mission Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Natural History Museum while you're in the neighborhood. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Arts and Culture Center, and Arlington Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around Upper East. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.

Upper East Hotels, Santa Barbara

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

1. Simpson House Inn

Upper East

Victor

P26,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East

joseph

P8,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.2 km from Upper East

Sean

P15,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Upper East

Erica

P18,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East

Yoshiko

P11,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East

Amy

P17,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.3 km from Upper East

Kennedy

P21,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

8. The Presidio

0.7 km from Upper East

Henry

P11,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4.4 km from Upper East

Omar

P15,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

10. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3 km from Upper East

Richard

P19,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

11. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 1.3 km from Upper East

michael

P8,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

12. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Upper East

Noel

P19,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

13. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 2.5 km from Upper East

Joe

P10,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3 km from Upper East

Ignacio

P17,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

15. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East

darryl a

P17,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

16. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 3.2 km from Upper East

Dayne

P24,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

17. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East

Adam

P15,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

18. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East

Nicolette

P16,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

19. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East

Martin

P11,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.4 km from Upper East

Maria

P18,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Where to stay in Upper East

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A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"Affordable and simple. Had an issue with my keycard which the staff fixed right away. Easy parking plus free shampoo and soap!"

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"We only stayed two nights and were not actually on the property for much of those two days. The room was clean - bed mattress was outstanding, Got some of our best sleep on our trip in that bed. The Crocodile Restaurant was outstanding. Food was delicious. Service was top notch. Considering it was Fiesta week they did not miss a beat."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"We chose this hotel because it is within very close walking distance of the beach and pier. The hotel has plenty of parking, is very clean and well-kept, and the staff is helpful and friendly. The free morning breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, waffles, juice, tea, coffee and fruits, among other things. The rooms are spacious and just fine except for two things. To control the temperature you have to use a remote and point it at the air conditioner. We had to ask the attendant to explain how to use the remote because it is not user friendly. The other issue is that you can't get Netflix via the tv unless you use your hotspot, and the internet is not great. For the price we paid I feel that there should not have been any problems."

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

1. Simpson House Inn

2. Orange Tree Inn

3. The Upham Hotel

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. The Presidio

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10. Inn By The Harbor

11. Lemon Tree Inn

12. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

13. Sandpiper Lodge

14. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

15. La Playa Inn

16. Mason Beach Inn

17. Beachside Inn

18. Bath Street Inn

19. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Where to stay in Upper East

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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