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Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Ok place to stay."
The price is ฿6,072
฿6,934 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is ฿5,355
฿7,462 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Montecito Inn
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Beautiful location"
The price is ฿5,625
฿6,318 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
El Encanto Santa Barbara
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (517)
"We especially appreciated the handicap access of our room and the pathways."
The price is ฿18,723
฿21,381 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is ฿4,656
฿5,364 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1232)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is ฿4,627
฿5,331 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1170)
"Pleasent quiet stay"
The price is ฿3,131
฿3,607 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (327)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is ฿8,038
฿9,163 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1084)
"Great place to stay."
The price is ฿4,365
฿4,984 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1015)
"Would definitely stay again"
The price is ฿2,644
฿3,110 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Casa Riviera
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Wonderful stay, easy to access, great location, lovely and clean inside."
The price is ฿4,582
฿7,619 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casa Riviera
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1011)
"Perfect place for a quick stay in Santa Barbra. Staff was great, rooms were clean, parking was easy. I'll definitely stay here next time I'm in town."
The price is ฿6,257
฿7,132 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Marina Beach Motel
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Friendly staff "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (603)
"We had a nice time "
Casa Del Sol
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1847)
"Great location, close to the beach, with a nice park across the street. The room was clean and comfortable and the complimentary breakfast is a nice touch. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Easy parking, convenient, eady to drive around"
The price is ฿3,838
฿4,375 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Oasis Inn & Suites
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1017)
"Having a nice restaurant"
The price is ฿3,347
฿3,822 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Lemon Tree Inn
The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Beautiful place and lovely stay, will be back"
The price is ฿6,257
฿7,133 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Upham Hotel
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (198)
"Great stay ! "
The price is ฿3,712
฿4,269 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Harbor House Inn
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"We super enjoyed our stay! Thanks for keep the place so charming and lovely!"
The price is ฿5,523
฿6,297 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Harbor House Inn
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Upper Riviera?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper Riviera.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

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.