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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 AED 2,388
AED 2,995 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. 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, (1,017 reviews)
"Perfect Gem to get away for a day or two"
United States
David
The price is AED 624
AED 701 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3. 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, (1,013 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice location, good bfast"
United States
Miguel
The price is AED 694
AED 800 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

4. Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (709 reviews)
"Great location. Super convenient, close to the beach, bus and good shopping options."
Japan
Philip
The price is AED 413
AED 551 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Casa Del Sol

5. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,656 reviews)
"good place to stay."
United States
Ramzi
The price is AED 290
AED 349 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

6. 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, (1,517 reviews)
"The hotel is very close to downtown Carpenteria and not too far from Santa Barbara"
United States
Jancy
The price is AED 559
AED 644 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

7. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,448 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andrew
The price is AED 278
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8. Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (373 reviews)
"Nice!"
United States
Matthew
The price is AED 915
AED 1,061 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Inn on Summer Hill

9. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach
4.0 star property
8.5 km from Upper Riviera
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is AED 538
AED 1,136 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

10. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (341 reviews)
"Amazing beach experience."
United States
Khachatur
The price is AED 6,264
AED 7,599 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Rosewood Miramar Beach

11. Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"I liked everything, from clean rooms to friendly staff, especially the valet staff"
United States
Seema
The price is AED 620
AED 861 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Montecito 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 AED 507
AED 578 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Adolfo
The price is AED 1,091
AED 1,392 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

14. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Close to beach."
United States
Shubh
The price is AED 504
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Inn at East Beach

15. Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.6 out of 10, Good, (349 reviews)
"Nice sister property! Close to the beach and a great pool and hot tub!"
United States
Timothy
The price is AED 686
AED 892 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sep - 18 Sep
Palmoro House

16. 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, (1,478 reviews)
"Great location. The room was small, clean and simple and the staff was friendly."
United States
David S
The price is AED 529
AED 604 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

17. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"parking for guests, clean room, and staff were very friendly"
United States
Reiko
The price is AED 529
AED 604 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

18. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 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 AED 1,350
AED 1,542 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Santa Barbara Inn

19. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (458 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is AED 840
AED 1,124 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

20. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"It was such an amazing hotel!! They really do everything right. I can’t wait to go back."
United States
Tricia
The price is AED 2,108
AED 2,680 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Californian
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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.