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Top Trending Hotels Near Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
Living area

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (516)
"Staff and service was truly remarkable! Loved my stay "
The price is P58,844
P67,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Enjoyed the quick easy check in, ocean view room, the big, clean, relaxing pool and the grounds. "
The price is P11,312
P12,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1011)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is P8,684
P10,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (190)
"Great stay ! "
The price is P7,541
P8,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (583)
"We had a wonderful stay at Casa del Sol, a boutique-like small motel. It was our first time there. The staff was responsive to our needs and provided a quiet, charming environment. We look forward to our next visit! "
Casa Del Sol
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1178)
"Easy location.. plenty of parking.. safe area.."
The price is P6,227
P7,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1187)
"Nice location clean rooms quiet. Would stay there again"
The price is P8,207
P9,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Outdoor dining

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3.0 star property
The price is P20,730
P45,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1016)
"Clean safe nice stay"
The price is P4,683
P5,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (322)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is P17,082
P19,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Inn on Summer Hill
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (278)
"Excellent property."
The price is P97,121
P117,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here."
The price is P13,443
P17,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Montecito Inn
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"This is a lovely, discreet hotel. Location is excellent and staff are welcoming and accommodating. I’ve stayed here before and will continue to do so as you get your money’s worth. "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (897)
"Amazing! You will enjoy your stay here!"
The price is P15,482
P19,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1017)
"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "
The Inn at East Beach
Palmoro House
Exterior

Palmoro House

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (298)
"Having access to the main hotel and restaurants was ideal. The Palmoro house itself was clean however we easily heard guests in other rooms and the ac unit struggled to keep unit cool. "
The price is P12,289
P15,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Palmoro House
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1032)
"Fantastic motel, great location and extremly friendly staff. "
The price is P9,443
P10,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location right by the beach and restaurants. The room was nice with lots of room and a kitchenette. Would stay again "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Elegant boutique hotel with a great location. "
The price is P21,652
P24,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Santa Barbara Inn
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (887)
"Love this place. Will definitely come back!"
The price is P12,112
P13,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 map

Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara showing 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 map

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

East Beach map

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.

West Beach map

West Beach

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

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

10/10 Excellent
" Good spot to spend the night. Clean comfortable "
Mike 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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 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 can I expect to find in Upper Riviera?

Expedia has 24 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper Riviera?

For additional details about updating your trip to Upper Riviera or cancelling it, click here.

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.