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 our traveller data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay 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 23 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.

The Best Hotels in Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

Dylan

₹84,502 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

2. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.8 km from Upper Riviera

Nancy

₹23,771 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

17.4 km from Upper Riviera

Stephen

₹8,871 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

11.7 km from Upper Riviera

Mary

₹21,636 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

5. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25 km from Upper Riviera

Megan

₹19,016 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.6 km from Upper Riviera

Natalie

₹21,804 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

7. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

15.2 km from Upper Riviera

Yanchao

₹8,321 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

8. Casa Del Sol

17.5 km from Upper Riviera

Alex

₹14,140 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

9. Sandpiper Lodge

4.3 km from Upper Riviera

William

₹15,976 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

10. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4.8 km from Upper Riviera

Sandra

₹20,304 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

11. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Jamil

₹20,737 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

12. Lemon Tree Inn

3.1 km from Upper Riviera

Randi

₹13,882 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

13. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Alysa

₹30,704 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

14. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

15.8 km from Upper Riviera

Paulina

₹18,533 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

15. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Angus

₹17,986 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

16. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Karen

₹14,276 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Brian

₹27,185 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

18. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

5.2 km from Upper Riviera

Alan

₹22,374 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

19. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Melanie

₹30,251 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

20. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Gwen

₹30,321 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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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.

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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.

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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.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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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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Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Beachside Inn

6/10 Okay

"Access to our rooms have a few steps and made it a bit difficult to bring our luggage to our rooms."

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

6/10 Okay

"A beautiful property but the rooms are dated, especially the bathrooms. It have stayed here many times but this time I saw a very obvious drop in the quality of service — from the house keeping, waiters and hostesses. You go to a property like this to be surrounded by the est and the staff and as mostly different. Maybe just overwhelmed? For the prices they charge, I’d expect more like the level they have provided in the past."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, location was great. There are more homeless around SB than before and there was one vagrant that came to the hotel in the middle of the night. That was scary but the police finally removed them. So, a really good hotel to stay in on so many level, location, breakfast and staff and price. Like I said, great location as a primary reason to stay but I would ask for the after hours number, there is one but it is not posted."

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

5. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

7. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8. Casa Del Sol

9. Sandpiper Lodge

10. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

11. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

12. Lemon Tree Inn

13. Inn By The Harbor

14. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

15. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

16. The Inn at East Beach

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

18. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

19. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

20. La Playa Inn

Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Beachside Inn

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