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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (570 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is AED 2,624
AED 3,263 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,188 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is AED 746
AED 867 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,316 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is AED 291
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Outdoor pool

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
11.7 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel, beautiful gardens and pool, great breakfast. "
United States
Mary
The price is AED 732
AED 836 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Outdoor pool

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)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is AED 710
AED 798 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Exterior

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, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is AED 731
AED 842 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Courtyard

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,196 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is AED 272
AED 321 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (676 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is AED 409
AED 546 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Casa Del Sol
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,479 reviews)
"Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is AED 433
AED 494 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Sandpiper Lodge
Beach nearby

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is AED 688
AED 784 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Reception

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, (1,012 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is AED 702
AED 801 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,306 reviews)
"We had breakfast lunch dinner and happy hour at the restaurant Excellent food"
United States
Randi
The price is AED 469
AED 536 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Lemon Tree Inn
Exterior

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, (1,886 reviews)
"Nice location, friendly staff"
United States
Constantin
The price is AED 1,009
AED 1,152 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Inn By The Harbor
Property amenity

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, (1,539 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is AED 590
AED 680 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Room amenity

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, (1,391 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is AED 608
AED 695 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,015 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is AED 489
AED 558 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Inn at East Beach
Free daily continental breakfast

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, (1,362 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is AED 919
AED 1,050 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lobby sitting area

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, (1,183 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street."
United States
Alan
The price is AED 757
AED 864 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
View from property

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, (1,134 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Melanie
The price is AED 841
AED 959 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Front of property - evening/night

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful clean property, free parking, super nice staff. Would stay here again!"
United States
Gwen
The price is AED 1,027
AED 1,171 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
La Playa Inn
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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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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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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West Beach

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

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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.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very friendly, and the room was sparkling clean. Comfortable beds, room very quiet. The pool and property are very well maintained and very clean. I slept very well . Price was unbeatable in the area. I will come back!"
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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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 23 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.