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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, (592 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is P36,562
P46,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. 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, (1,110 reviews)
"Nice breakfast selection Friendly staff Great pool and hot tub Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is P14,686
P16,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. 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, (1,160 reviews)
"Super clean and great staff."
United States
Omar
The price is P13,006
P15,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4. 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, (1,459 reviews)
"It was a 2 day getaway with a great location to the beach. It was perfect for our trip."
United States
Veronica
The price is P9,045
P10,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

5. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach
4.0 star property
8.5 km from Upper Riviera
The price is P23,965
P38,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

6. 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, (411 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is P15,617
P20,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,468 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
Kennedy
The price is P14,892
P17,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Santa Barbara

8. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located to the beach"
United States
Mario
The price is P15,983
P18,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Santa Barbara Inn

9. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,917 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Richard
The price is P17,869
P20,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Inn By The Harbor

10. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.9 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,022 reviews)
"Beautiful place, staff lovely."
Australia
Anita
The price is P10,394
P11,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

11. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,026 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great area. The staff was lovely."
United States
Sheila
The price is P12,136
P13,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
The Upham Hotel

12. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,247 reviews)
"Great place to stay when in Santa Barbara"
United States
Adam
The price is P12,941
P14,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Beachside Inn

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 2.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (272 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Erica
The price is P16,530
P18,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

14. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Elegant, spotless, spacious rooms, good on site covered parking and the beds were extremely comfortable."
United States
Julianne
The price is P15,095
P17,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn

15. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (480 reviews)
"The location of the Drift was fantastic and it was a darling place to stay."
United States
Shari
The price is P16,536
P18,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

16. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Dayne
The price is P18,195
P21,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Mason Beach Inn

17. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State, 4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,632 reviews)
"Excellent property, very pleased, will stay here again"
United States
Joe
The price is P8,046
P9,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Sandpiper Lodge

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,420 reviews)
"Brisas was a great location and the staff was wonderful and helpful. Would definitely stay there again."
United States
Ignacio
The price is P15,655
P17,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

19. 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)
"Clean rooms, nice location, good bfast"
United States
Miguel
The price is P12,228
P14,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,346 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is P16,155
P18,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater 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 21 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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