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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, (556 reviews)
"My favorite hotel"
United States
Joshua
The price is HK$5,663
HK$7,037 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
El Encanto 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is HK$1,282
HK$1,440 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is HK$1,442
HK$1,661 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is HK$1,630
HK$1,858 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
La Playa Inn

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)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is HK$744
HK$858 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$1,959
HK$2,273 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,456 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is HK$1,192
HK$1,374 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (245 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is HK$2,372
HK$3,061 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
15.3 km from Upper Riviera
The price is HK$7,054
HK$8,112 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

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, (1,120 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Kseniya
The price is HK$1,638
HK$1,867 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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
The price is HK$1,165
HK$1,328 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Coast Village Inn - 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, (1,001 reviews)
"The pool area is wonderful! The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and look forward to returning."
United States
Margo
The price is HK$2,627
HK$3,001 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,059 reviews)
"Had a great stay here with my family, my kids loved feeding the fish."
United States
karla
The price is HK$1,532
HK$1,780 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is HK$1,446
HK$1,648 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (1,093 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is HK$596
HK$702 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (651 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is HK$613
HK$859 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,003 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is HK$985
HK$1,123 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
The Inn at East 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 HK$1,599
HK$1,823 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and breakfast options were wonderful"
United States
Katherine
The price is HK$1,326
HK$1,514 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is HK$1,164
HK$1,656 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Montecito Inn
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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 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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