Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Mission Santa Barbara
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Alameda Park
After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Top hotels in Upper East
Simpson House Inn
Very relaxing weekend with spectacular garden landscape for napping outdoors. The hayloft room was spacious, quiet, and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
The best hotel I’ve stayed at in awhile! The staff were so kind and caring. Excellent customer service is hard to find these days but it’s definitely here! I would tell everyone to stay here even though I’d like it to stay my hidden gem
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Centrally located, lots of restaurants/food around. And most importantly, it's safe.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Excellent hotel!! Room was spotless, spacious, modern (recently renovated), bed ultra comfy! Heated pool was nice and warm in a beautiful garden setting. Breakfast is amazing! Super variety, everything tasty and fresh. Very clean breakfast room. Staff is super lovely - especially Abner was very helpful ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Very nice and quiet stay in Santa Barbara this weekend. My fiance and I loved the hotel, the staff, and the ultra- convenient parking garage. Thanks for a great stay!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The property was ok, but across the street from a park where transients sleep. The bed was very hard , not comfortable ant all, and we were initially placed in a room next to a door that opened and closed very heavily throughout the night. We requested a new room for the second night, it was a huge ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper East
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze.
