Upper Riviera Travel Guide
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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.
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 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.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
Top hotels in Upper Riviera
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Great room and nice facility.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
nice pool, exercise room, Continental breakfast till 10am
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Friendly, helpful staff and the room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
All really nice, no issues, which made it super easy and didn't have to worry about anything...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Had a fantastic stay. Walking distance to the train and not too far from State Street. Excellent staff. Katy, Jake and Oswaldo all contributed to a great experience. Definitely will be back!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Riviera
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission Canyon
Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.
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.
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.
Upper Riviera Travel Guide
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