Upper Riviera hotels in Santa Barbara

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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, (550 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is HK$4,650
HK$5,879 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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, (1,073 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is HK$548
HK$647 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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, (1,006 reviews)
"Best stay ever "
United States
Tammy
The price is HK$1,093
HK$1,228 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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, (1,412 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is HK$1,056
HK$1,217 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is HK$1,329
HK$1,531 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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, (236 reviews)
"Nice staff"
United States
Juan
The price is HK$757
HK$871 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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, (641 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel, love the staff!"
Canada
Bernard
The price is HK$492
HK$581 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Town and Country Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$1,829
HK$2,122 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Inn on Summer Hill

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,196 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is HK$750
HK$855 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Sandpiper Lodge

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,253 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is HK$603
HK$694 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (212 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is HK$1,916
HK$2,539 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (299 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is HK$10,023
HK$12,328 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Rosewood Miramar Beach

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, (1,012 reviews)
"Nice room and ambiance with good hospitality "
United States
Ankush
The price is HK$1,322
HK$1,536 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is HK$1,941
HK$2,218 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,325 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much"
United States
christy
The price is HK$1,461
HK$1,668 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Lavender Inn by the Sea

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, (1,134 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is HK$1,399
HK$1,595 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,099 reviews)
"Nice Stay and plenty of variety for breakfast "
United States
Jacqueline
The price is HK$1,257
HK$1,435 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree 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, (1,040 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and the room was great. Very comfortable bed."
United States
William
The price is HK$1,321
HK$1,558 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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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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