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Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (706 reviews)
"An absolutely great place. Beautiful grounds. Superb service. Great food. Comfortable room. Very special!!!"
United States
Antim
The price is HK$2,808
HK$3,732 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Simpson House Inn

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.6 out of 10, Good, (769 reviews)
"I love this hotel perfect in all areas"
United States
Timothy
The price is HK$633
HK$723 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Orange Tree Inn

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
26.5 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly"
United States
cathy
The price is HK$1,178
HK$1,324 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
7 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,027 reviews)
"Nice room and ambiance with good hospitality "
United States
Ankush
The price is HK$1,390
HK$1,615 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.7 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is HK$1,917
HK$2,540 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19 km from Upper East
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,258 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is HK$663
HK$763 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
19.2 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is HK$1,478
HK$1,703 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11 km from Upper East
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 HK$1,955
HK$2,268 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,420 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and helpful with recommendations for dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable."
United States
Kimberly
The price is HK$1,123
HK$1,294 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is HK$2,082
HK$2,379 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Santa Barbara Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,129 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is HK$1,400
HK$1,596 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"This hotel is so cute, super friendly staffs and location is perfect. "
United States
Vivian
The price is HK$1,541
HK$1,757 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
La Playa Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice place."
United States
Larry
The price is HK$1,134
HK$1,293 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.3 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 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 - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
16.9 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,076 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is HK$555
HK$655 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,051 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, would stay again"
United States
Nereyda
The price is HK$1,379
HK$1,626 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19.1 km from Upper East
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (237 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
United States
Bianca
The price is HK$758
HK$871 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Upper East
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 HK$1,596
HK$1,819 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 7.8 km from Upper East
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 HK$10,028
HK$12,334 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East 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's it like in Upper East?
Travellers to the Upper East neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Upper East?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Simpson House Inn is the highest ranked property in Upper East. This B&B is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Orange Tree Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options in Upper East 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 East, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper East.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Upper East with a visit to Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Alameda Park. You could also plan a visit to Mission Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Natural History Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Arts and Culture Center and Arlington Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around Upper East. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.

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