Upper Riviera Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Stay near popular Upper Riviera attractions
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
฿1,148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
฿2,263
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
฿1,246
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
฿325
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
฿505
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Upper Riviera
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿22,053 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿22,053
฿27,589 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (602 reviews)
"We lived the experience! Will go back"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,509 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,509
฿8,732 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,610 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,610
฿3,138 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,499 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,499
฿3,010 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿3,623 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,623
฿4,130 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,682 reviews)
"Good location near Mission Santa Barbara and includes breakfast. Ample parking in the hotel lot."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,092 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿6,092
฿6,957 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,274 reviews)
"Good breakfast options to start the day. Nice pool with decent privacy from the street."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera
Find the best Upper Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.
Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.
Photo by David Simmington
Open Photo by David Simmington
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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Open Photo by robb image
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
