Upper Riviera, CA
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Popular places to visit
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 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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. 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.
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.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Upper Riviera Hotel Deals
El Encanto Santa Barbara
beautiful property, with many separate cottages, beautifully kept property, gorgeous views.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Very cute hotel! perfect for our stay. right along State street and staff was very kind and helpful!
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
continental breakfast was great the property was well taken care of room was very clean
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Very nice staff. Very good hotel. We were very happy with everything this hotel provided
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Great room with a partial view of the ocean. Staff was really nice and the check in and out was super easy.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
We stay here at least once a year on our way to Big Sur. In theoast we have always had the room facing the courtyard and its perfect. This time the room faces the parking lot and street and it was very noisy all night. Still a charming place with beautiful courtyard and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 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 Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater.
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.
Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze.
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 beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
