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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (577 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is P38,845
P48,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is P12,507
P14,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is P12,207
P14,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (681 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is P10,351
P13,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,372 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is P5,024
P5,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria 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, (1,536 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is P10,949
P12,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,235 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is P4,696
P5,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is P24,475
P28,392 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Inn on Summer Hill

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (326 reviews)
"One of the best hotels Ive ever stayed "
United States
AKOP
The price is P115,384
P139,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is P18,096
P23,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Montecito Inn

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, (1,003 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay and definitely stay here again!"
United States
Andrea
The price is P13,057
P14,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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)
"Very nice stay. Great location."
United States
brian
The price is P17,750
P22,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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, (1,000 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is P11,224
P12,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
The Inn at East Beach

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.6 out of 10, Good, (340 reviews)
"Beach is 1 block away the zoo is only 7 min away walking rooms are super comfortable and clean "
United States
Reyna
The price is P18,341
P22,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Palmoro House

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, (1,402 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 P11,594
P13,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Such a cute property. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and very short walk to the water. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Teri
The price is P10,919
P12,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

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 P19,568
P22,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Santa Barbara 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is P12,253
P13,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (340 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is P17,638
P22,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (972 reviews)
"Loved the location and decoration. Amazing bed and pillows ❤️"
United States
Maria
The price is P24,537
P32,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Californian
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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 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

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

East Beach

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Upper Riviera?
Based on our traveler 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 can I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Upper Riviera.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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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