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 24 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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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

Dylan

HK$7,548 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

17.4 km from Upper Riviera

Stephen

HK$731 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.8 km from Upper Riviera

Nancy

HK$1,849 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

15.2 km from Upper Riviera

Yanchao

HK$652 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25 km from Upper Riviera

Dr. Lindokuhle

HK$2,024 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

15.8 km from Upper Riviera

Justin

HK$1,527 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.6 km from Upper Riviera

Leticia I

HK$1,706 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Casa Del Sol

17.5 km from Upper Riviera

Alex

HK$1,165 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Eddy

HK$1,728 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Montecito Inn

5.2 km from Upper Riviera

Anna

HK$2,321 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Olga

HK$1,481 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Sandpiper Lodge

4.3 km from Upper Riviera

Tri

HK$1,230 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4.8 km from Upper Riviera

Gregory

HK$1,680 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Jamil

HK$1,556 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Karen

HK$1,336 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera

Emanuel

HK$1,951 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera

Jamie

HK$2,351 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Bermet

HK$1,580 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera

Simon

HK$2,912 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

4.6 km from Upper Riviera

Jennifer Lynn

HK$1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

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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.

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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.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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West Beach

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

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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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Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious room, comfortable bed! Loved the pool and how close we were to the beach and restaurants. We walked everywhere! Staff is so nice and helpful. Breakfast was good!"

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The King Suite was amazingly spacious! We had a full kitchen, a large living room, a walk in closet, and the private room was great. We also had a pretty private balcony area with a fire pit right outside our room. The breakfast was much better than expected and the hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Santa Barbara."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I stayed here for one night during a friend’s wedding weekend and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is pet-friendly, with beautiful rooms and an excellent location. I’m a very picky traveler when it comes to cleanliness, and I was genuinely impressed by how well-maintained both the property and the rooms were. I’m also very sensitive to smells, and everything felt fresh and clean - especially impressive for a pet-friendly hotel. The location is fantastic. We were able to walk to restaurants, shops, and other nearby attractions, and it’s just a short walk from the water. We highly recommend this hotel and would absolutely stay here again. We can’t wait for our next visit!"

The Milo

4/10 Poor

"The worst hotel we have ever stayed in. An exorbitant amount of money for a terrible experience. I had knee surgery recently and a HOT TUB was my priority--doctors orders. We arrived Thursday and they told us the hot tub was not working but would be fixed on Friday. It was not. It was NEVER fixed for our entire stay. The other reason we needed a vacay was because we've had construction next door for 7 months. On our first morning there, at 9 am, loud electric hedge clippers were being used right outside our window for an 8 foot hedge. No sleep and more construction sounding noise. We had to ask for shampoo as the maid left an empty bottle in the shower. They didn't leave an extra roll of toilet paper in the room and unfortunately, while on the toilet, the paper ran out. Very awkward situation. We feel we should get money back for this trip. Something. My knee is not in good shape as I could not use the hot tub, and all the other problems. I give this hotel a 2**"

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El Encanto Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Del Sol

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Montecito Inn

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Sandpiper Lodge

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

Casa Iglesia

Hotel Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Rose Garden Inn

Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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