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.

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

Dylan

AED 3,066 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

2. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.8 km from Upper Riviera

Yessica

AED 811 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sep - 16 Sep

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

3. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 2 km from Upper Riviera

Antoinette

AED 1,230 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

4. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.9 km from Upper Riviera

Demey

AED 1,762 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

5. Palmoro House

East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera

Timothy

AED 892 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, refrigerator (on request)

6. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera

Reiko

AED 612 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

7. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera

McKenna

AED 1,124 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

8. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

David S

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

9. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Joanne

AED 1,542 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

10. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Shubh

AED 582 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

11. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

christy

AED 1,212 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

Hayloft Room (1 King Bed) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

12. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 2 km from Upper Riviera

Victor

AED 1,674 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sep - 16 Sep

13. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera

Diana

AED 786 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sep - 24 Sep

14. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera

Shari

AED 1,053 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

15. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera

Veronica

AED 970 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

16. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera

Paul

AED 1,859 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

17. Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone, 2.9 km from Upper Riviera

Hongtao

AED 1,137 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

18. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 2.8 km from Upper Riviera

Irina

AED 1,115 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

19. The Presidio

2.2 km from Upper Riviera

Bonnie

AED 495 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sep - 15 Sep

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 2.3 km from Upper Riviera

Erica

AED 1,051 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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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A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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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A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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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Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Great location for SB. Had plenty of amenities and the staff was very helpful. We booked the last room but it smelled badly of cigarette smoke, and we left for dinner so the staff immediately put an ozone machine in it and got the smell out. My only complaint that was noteworthy, and doesn’t exactly fault the hotel, was one night of a very rowdy crowd coming through way past midnight. Yelling, bringing friends and running down the hallway, slamming doors etc. it was so obnoxious and the hotel staff was not available to talk to, and the off-time manager was not picking up so we couldn’t do much at the time. Aside from that, we had a great time in SB"