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Top Trending Hotels Near Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara

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

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (522)
"Beautiful, clean and comfortable property. Staff was friendly, courteous and went out of their way to assure our stay was special. A wonderful experience all the way around. 5 stars!"
The price is P42,919
P49,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Great stay"
The price is P9,188
P10,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1719)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is P11,575
P13,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Inn By The Harbor
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Loved the room and location. Would definitely stay there again! "
The price is P11,843
P13,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1930)
"Clean room, friendly staff, walking distance of beach "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great property"
The price is P26,089
P33,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Breakfast staff was very friendly and helpful "
The price is P9,342
P10,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1031)
"A bit dated rooms but lovely grounds & quiet neighborhood yet very close to State St. food & shopping."
The price is P10,627
P12,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Upham Hotel
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (611)
"Comfortable quaint motel in quiet community."
Casa Del Sol
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Beautiful hotel "
The price is P30,738
P35,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Mason Beach Inn
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1045)
"Very good location, very friendly front desk staff "
The price is P9,839
P11,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Beachside Inn
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, (1002)
"Great breakfast with many choices. Front desk staff were very helpful and efficient. Nice pool and hot tub. Well maintained. Close proximity to restaurants, beaches and shops. Hard working housekeeping staff."
The price is P7,850
P9,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1074)
"Great place to stay. Helpful staff and food is very tasty at the restaurant. "
The price is P4,968
P5,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Lemon Tree Inn
The Milo
Exterior detail

The Milo

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1434)
"Great place ! "
The price is P13,009
P14,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
The Milo
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, (207)
"Great stay ! "
The price is P6,629
P7,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1883)
"Nice place to stay!"
The price is P5,931
P6,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Sandpiper Lodge
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (115)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
The price is P13,286
P17,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Very clean and quiet and convenient to restaurant and pier"
The price is P7,798
P8,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1017)
"Great place"
The price is P9,828
P11,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Best Western Plus 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, (960)
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."
The price is P11,399
P15,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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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 County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

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.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We had such a wonderful experience at the Santa Barbara Inn! One of the things we loved most was the personal touch—they texted us before our arrival and throughout our stay to make sure everything was perfect. The service felt so thoughtful and attentive. The location couldn’t be better—it’s just steps from the beach, and the beach-view suites are absolutely gorgeous. Waking up to that view made our trip extra special. We can’t wait to come back! "
RoseAnn 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Santa Barbara Inn

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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 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.