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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (542 reviews)
"Lovely resort with beautiful grounds"
United States
Nicole
The price is ₩758,314
₩972,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (988 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel to stay in very clean very new absolutely loved it and it had a fireplace which was so cute"
United States
Yveta
The price is ₩158,257
₩180,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (2,070 reviews)
"We loved this hotel. It was a perfect location very close and walkable to the beach and state street. Staff was very nice and helpful. We would stay again next time in the area."
United States
Janelle
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is ₩227,743
₩255,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,386 reviews)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is ₩187,139
₩215,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,039 reviews)
"every thing is as expected,satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is ₩106,047
₩125,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is ₩211,009
₩243,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach

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, (1,839 reviews)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is ₩245,005
₩279,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Inn By The Harbor

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,114 reviews)
"Everything was good- we’ll come back again and recommend this place to others! "
United States
Jim
The price is ₩174,082
₩198,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Beachside Inn

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Guillermo
The price is ₩201,777
₩230,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Riviera Beach House

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staffs and excellent location. "
United States
Nick
The price is ₩197,406
₩225,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marina Beach Motel

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
6.8 out of 10, (631 reviews)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol

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)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is ₩232,989
₩265,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is older architecture and had that classic feel. The rooms are small but comfortable. The hotel is at the beginning of a very nice street with restaurants and shopping. The staff is great !"
United States
Joseph
The price is ₩276,949
₩377,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Montecito Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,230 reviews)
"It’s a wonderful hotel "
United States
Junhong
The price is ₩128,935
₩148,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ₩183,168
₩209,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff. "
United States
Laura
The price is ₩408,830
₩466,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,320 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Mayur
The price is ₩245,005
₩279,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Lavender Inn by the Sea

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,044 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan 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.

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.

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.

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.

West Beach

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

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 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.