Upper East Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

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Popular places to visit

Mission Santa Barbara

Mission Santa Barbara

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mission Santa Barbara
Alameda Park

Alameda Park

After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Alameda Park
Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

฿1,146
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

฿1,474
per traveller
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Best of Santa Barbara: A Stroll Through Paradise

Best of Santa Barbara: A Stroll Through Paradise

฿16,416
per adult
Best of Santa Barbara: A Stroll Through Paradise
Harbor lookout

Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

฿2,948
per adult
Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

฿2,260
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Come see Santa Barbara like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour

฿852
per adult
Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour
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Top hotels in Upper East

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 out of 5
1920 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿3,739 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,739
฿4,269 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (662 reviews)
"The property manager was very helpful and courteous. He was very professional and wanted to make sure we had a comfortable stay. The parking is sufficient and located right outside your room. Good walking neighborhood if you like walking. Gas station right across the street. Easy drive (or long walk) ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Orange Tree Inn
Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5 out of 5
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿10,451 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿10,451
฿11,934 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (665 reviews)
"The BEST wine reception we’ve ever had! Great staff. Lovely place. Worth your time and money."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Simpson House Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿9,077 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿9,077
฿11,663 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (64 reviews)
"There were people that were staying in our area that were very very loud until 1 o’clock in the morning, both nights that we were there running around screaming yelling, slamming doors it’s disrespectful"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿5,195 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,195
฿5,932 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice hotel, updated well. liked the balcony!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,359 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿8,359
฿9,624 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Beautifully renovated in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Easy walk to the beach, in the middle of all the downtown shopping and dining. Room was spacious. Very pet friendly. Staff were all helpful and friendly. Easy in and out valet service."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real, Hwy 101 and Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿6,019 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,019
฿6,994 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The pool and spa were great. The pond on the property had ducks, turtles, koi fish. Our room balcony looked out over the pond and garden."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper East

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Oak Park

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oak Park
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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Westside

While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Westside
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Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State

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