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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, (602 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is ₩871,823
₩1,093,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a show at the Bowl!"
United States
Patty
The price is ₩238,184
₩271,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3. 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, (1,026 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Loved staying here for a long weekend"
United States
Eila
The price is ₩290,138
₩330,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Upham Hotel

4. 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, (1,123 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ₩317,959
₩362,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

5. 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, (1,948 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and hotel was quiet."
United States
Amanda
The price is ₩315,864
₩360,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Inn By The Harbor

6. 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, (2,394 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is ₩240,128
₩284,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. 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, (1,477 reviews)
"Great location. The room was small, clean and simple and the staff was friendly."
United States
David S
The price is ₩193,739
₩221,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8. 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, (1,349 reviews)
"Great stay! Would book again"
United States
Omar
The price is ₩297,173
₩339,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Lavender Inn by the Sea

9. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,669 reviews)
"Great place to stay as a solo traveler."
United States
Vania
The price is ₩160,055
₩182,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sandpiper Lodge

10. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"parking for guests, clean room, and staff were very friendly"
United States
Reiko
The price is ₩193,068
₩220,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

11. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,401 reviews)
"A lovely hotel"
United States
Ian
The price is ₩162,968
₩186,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Lemon Tree Inn

12. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful, parking was easy and location provided easy access to shops and restaurants. The property was well maintained, the bathroom was on the small side but workable."
United States
Charles
The price is ₩199,102
₩226,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

13. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location! Great room. Great continental breakfast."
United States
Greer
The price is ₩341,959
₩389,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
La Playa Inn

14. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice room, convenient to the Connivo restaurant downstairs (ate there twice), great location across the street from the beach"
United States
Joanne
The price is ₩502,781
₩574,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Santa Barbara Inn

15. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,235 reviews)
"The location was pretty close to everything without being right in the middle of busy city center. Like the quiet park like courtyard and hot tub area."
United States
Jeanette
The price is ₩261,446
₩298,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

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, (1,013 reviews)
"Close to beach."
United States
Shubh
The price is ₩186,281
₩212,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Inn at East Beach

17. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,280 reviews)
"Great location, free parking on site was great, nice staff, nice rooms, and amazing breakfast!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is ₩241,335
₩275,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beachside Inn

18. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,184 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is ₩288,106
₩328,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach Hotel

19. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,451 reviews)
"Great location Very nice staff"
United States
Liad
The price is ₩336,925
₩384,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

20. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,505 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and great rooms."
United States
Veronica
The price is ₩305,704
₩355,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hotel Santa Barbara
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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 West Beach.

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.