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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (592 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is ₩843,174
₩1,066,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.9 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,017 reviews)
"Beautiful place, staff lovely."
Australia
Anita
The price is ₩227,657
₩259,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3. 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, (1,105 reviews)
"Nice breakfast selection Friendly staff Great pool and hot tub Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is ₩352,858
₩402,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

4. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,914 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Richard
The price is ₩423,557
₩483,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Inn By The Harbor

5. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach
4.0 star property
8.5 km from Upper Riviera
The price is ₩552,669
₩887,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

6. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,561 reviews)
"Very happy to stay at this place"
United States
Sergio
The price is ₩119,886
₩143,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

7. 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, (1,014 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel off the beaten path. Next to the ocean with great views from all rooms, a beautiful pool and fantastic food at the restaurant!"
United States
Brian
The price is ₩281,085
₩315,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,362 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is ₩228,295
₩271,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

9. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,455 reviews)
"Great place for the price"
United States
Ismael Vasquez
The price is ₩228,295
₩260,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,342 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is ₩372,549
₩425,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea

11. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
North State, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,361 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
michael
The price is ₩179,830
₩205,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Lemon Tree Inn

12. 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, (1,545 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean and helpful staff!"
United States
Sandra
The price is ₩227,657
₩262,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

13. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"Highly recommend for anyone to stay here. It’s beautiful and located in a perfect location."
United States
Sean
The price is ₩306,660
₩349,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Upham Hotel

14. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"A great little beach getaway! The king deck room was great. Very convenient location."
United States
Victoria
The price is ₩253,661
₩289,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

15. 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)
"It’s a good place with nice and friendly stuff. Close to the beach, restaurants and bars."
United States
Inna
The price is ₩252,527
₩287,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

16. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Our original booking was only for 2 nights and we found the Inn so wonderful after the first night we extended for 3 more nights. Perfect location!"
United States
Patrick
The price is ₩218,419
₩248,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Inn at East Beach

17. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,346 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andrew
The price is ₩103,562
₩124,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

18. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State, 4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,621 reviews)
"Excellent property, very pleased, will stay here again"
United States
Joe
The price is ₩204,026
₩232,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Sandpiper Lodge

19. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Grégory
The price is ₩282,003
₩324,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

20. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,162 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is ₩307,993
₩351,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Marina Beach Hotel
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Upper Riviera?
Based on our traveler 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 can I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Upper Riviera.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper Riviera?
For additional details about updating your trip to Upper Riviera or cancelling it, click here.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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.