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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, (570 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is HK$5,262
HK$6,580 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 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, (1,307 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is HK$621
HK$731 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria 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, (1,181 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is HK$1,592
HK$1,850 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Scenic ocean views. Clean, quiet and friendly staff."
United States
Dr. Lindokuhle
The price is HK$1,803
HK$2,025 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
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, (1,532 reviews)
"Great hotel love this location. The beach is within walking distance."
United States
Nancy
The price is HK$1,259
HK$1,450 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,191 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is HK$593
HK$701 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is HK$1,560
HK$1,796 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (676 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is HK$873
HK$1,165 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,388 reviews)
"One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else."
United States
Olga
The price is HK$1,298
HK$1,482 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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, (1,133 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Melanie
The price is HK$1,951
HK$2,225 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (308 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
United States
Simon
The price is HK$2,384
HK$3,075 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (1,132 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay!"
United States
Kristine
The price is HK$1,897
HK$2,228 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,470 reviews)
"Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is HK$997
HK$1,136 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Sandpiper Lodge

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay. Staff was so friendly and kind. Property was clean and sweet."
United States
Cori
The price is HK$2,192
HK$2,498 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
La Playa Inn

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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (435 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is HK$1,888
HK$2,153 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (358 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is HK$3,127
HK$3,627 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Inn on Summer Hill

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,013 reviews)
"I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!"
United States
otieno
The price is HK$2,343
HK$2,677 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Santa Barbara Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
11.7 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel, beautiful gardens and pool, great breakfast. "
United States
Mary
The price is HK$1,624
HK$1,854 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Best Western Plus South Coast 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, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is HK$1,699
HK$1,936 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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, (2,282 reviews)
"Good staff, clean rooms!"
United States
Bermet
The price is HK$1,333
HK$1,581 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 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 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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