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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 RM2,416
RM3,047 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,011 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
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,270 reviews)
"Nice Rooms great location "
United States
Erika
The price is RM483
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
12.9 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is RM805
RM918 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

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, (382 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is RM586
RM668 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (224 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

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. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is RM611
RM863 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Montecito Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (643 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

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
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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

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, (1,422 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
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

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
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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 RM835
RM952 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (132 reviews)
"Check in was easy, room is incredibly comfortable and love the location!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is RM688
RM1,077 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Casa Riviera

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is RM1,180
RM1,348 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Santa Barbara Inn

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"The welcome was warm, friendly and efficient. My room was upgraded without me asking. And it was beautiful. Everything was perfect."
United States
Cathy
The price is RM629
RM717 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Harbor House Inn

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, (2,146 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice place."
Canada
Thomas
The price is RM553
RM631 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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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 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 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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