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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (539)
"Lovely resort with beautiful grounds"
United States
Nicole
The price is P33,823
P42,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2026)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
The price is P5,783
P7,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (974)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is P6,838
P7,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1004)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is P7,958
P9,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.9 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is P9,684
P10,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1376)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is P7,466
P8,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1026)
"Average stay"
United States
Mayra
The price is P4,266
P5,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (359)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is P8,710
P9,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1100)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is P7,132
P8,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Beachside Inn
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1506)
"Very nice hotel. "
United States
Manuel
The price is P11,955
P13,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
The Milo
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

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, (1831)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is P9,839
P11,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is P7,942
P9,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marina Beach Motel
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1108)
"Great accommodation "
United States
Cheryl
The price is P9,454
P10,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is P7,356
P8,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
6.8 out of 10, (631)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1221)
"We like this location a lot and will stay there again in the future."
United States
Eddie
The price is P5,178
P5,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1000)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Exterior
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
12 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Clean room friendly staff. Nice hot showers!"
United States
Daniel
The price is P11,884
P13,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1090)
"Outstanding location."
United States
william
The price is P12,410
P14,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hotel Santa Barbara
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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

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

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

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 Museum of Art might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"The room was spotless The view was great Everything about the room was perfect Would definitely stay here again "
Paola 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Milo

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 26 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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