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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, (553 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is RM2,433
RM3,066 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (1,079 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is RM280
RM331 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - 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, (1,013 reviews)
"Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly"
United States
cathy
The price is RM661
RM742 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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, (1,426 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and helpful with recommendations for dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable."
United States
Kimberly
The price is RM567
RM653 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is RM798
RM919 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (237 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
United States
Bianca
The price is RM383
RM440 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (644 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,257 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is RM409
RM466 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Sandpiper Lodge

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, (1,132 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is RM865
RM986 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is RM987
RM1,145 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (226 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is RM968
RM1,283 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (1,259 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is RM335
RM385 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,031 reviews)
"Nice room and ambiance with good hospitality "
United States
Ankush
The price is RM701
RM815 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel, love the staff!"
Canada
Bernard
The price is RM312
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Town and Country Inn

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, (1,056 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, would stay again"
United States
Nereyda
The price is RM696
RM821 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (303 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is RM5,063
RM6,227 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Rosewood Miramar Beach

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, (1,331 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much"
United States
christy
The price is RM881
RM1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Lavender Inn by the Sea

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice place."
United States
Larry
The price is RM572
RM653 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas 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 area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Carriage and Western Art Museum 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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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 26 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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