Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





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Top hotels in Upper East

Orange Tree Inn
"It’s reasonable"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Place is old and smelly. Tiny room. Felt dirty. The bathroom had broken shelves and it looked dirty. I didn’t take a shower. It was gross. AC worked great. Didn’t use the laundry."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Basic room. Would not stay there again. Last minute decision and regretted it."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Where to stay in Upper East

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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.






















