Upper Riviera, CA
Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit
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 visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to 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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.
Upper Riviera Hotel Deals
El Encanto Santa Barbara
"Wonderful place wonderful staff great food and amenities"
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
"LOVE this hotel and cannot wait to come back and stay again. The whole place felt like a serene spa with the cleanliness and aromatics radiating throughout the property and each floor. The little details such as the hydration station to refill water bottles and the pump hand soap instead of bar soap ..."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Staff were all great and helpful. Breakfast was simple and got the job done (yogurt, coffee, danish, waffles etc.). Cookies and coffee in the afternoon were yummy. Beds were comfy and room was clean. The location was great and very walkable to the beach, pier, and state street. We will stay ..."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"There was a cockroach in our bathroom."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
"We’ve stayed here once before and liked it very much. We like the old school vibe, FREE parking, reasonable prices, included basic breakfast. The beds were a little soft for our taste (and comfort) but everything else was fine. We’ll undoubtedly stay here again."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
The Milo
"Great location. Loved the rooms and all of the outdoor areas to hang out."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Upper Riviera
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Eastside
Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant 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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
