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 Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property 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 26 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.

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

John

₩1,083,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 25 - Mar 26

Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Emilie

₩431,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Luxury Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Casa Castillo

2.8 km from Upper Riviera

Zheng

₩352,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25 km from Upper Riviera

cathy

₩264,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 2.7 km from Upper Riviera

Donna

₩299,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.2 km from Upper Riviera

Nereyda

₩274,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Lemon Tree Inn

3.1 km from Upper Riviera

Chris

₩183,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 2.8 km from Upper Riviera

June

₩376,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Sandpiper Lodge

4.3 km from Upper Riviera

Katia

₩170,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

The De La Vina Inn

2.6 km from Upper Riviera

Catherine

₩356,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

11.4 km from Upper Riviera

Michael

₩348,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera

Joelle

₩2,271,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 17 - Mar 18

Marina Beach Motel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Katie

₩292,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Agave Inn

3.8 km from Upper Riviera

Sundararaman

₩195,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Luxury House | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

The Craft House Inn

2.7 km from Upper Riviera

Norma

₩355,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Toni

₩606,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera

JEFFREY

₩467,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Omar

₩467,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

5.2 km from Upper Riviera

Jacqueline

₩294,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.8 km from Upper Riviera

Ankush

₩283,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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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.

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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.

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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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