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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (574 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is RM3,046
RM3,776 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (1,355 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is RM335
RM394 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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, (1,217 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is RM313
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is RM876
RM984 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,535 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is RM726
RM837 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is RM814
RM937 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property!! The room was spacious and had everything we could’ve needed, the bed was so comfortable. Super easy check in / check out process. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Monique
The price is RM598
RM985 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Casa Iglesia

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, (1,008 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is RM734
RM837 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Inn at East Beach

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, (1,394 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 RM773
RM882 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is RM789
RM900 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (680 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is RM690
RM885 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Casa Del Sol

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, (444 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is RM718
RM818 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,511 reviews)
"Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is RM523
RM596 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Sandpiper Lodge

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is RM1,304
RM1,490 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is RM912
RM1,211 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Montecito 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is RM797
RM909 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (2,271 reviews)
"3 blocks from the beach with an awesome staff and spotless rooms."
United States
Daneka
The price is RM769
RM909 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is RM508
RM612 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
4.6 km from Upper Riviera
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Great plaxe to stay"
United States
David
The price is RM548
RM625 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Rose Garden Inn

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Decent place to stay."
United States
Kelly
The price is RM527
RM622 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Town and Country Inn
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights 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

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Upper Riviera?
Based on our traveller 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 should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper Riviera.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
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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