Upper East Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A church with two domes and a cross in front.
A historic church with a bell tower and a fountain in the foreground.
A church with two domes and a cross in front.
An old stone building with a wooden door, surrounded by purple flowers.
A church with two domes and a mountain range in the background.

Stay near popular Upper East attractions

Things to do


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 ฿3,384 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,384
฿3,865 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (883 reviews)
"Room was huge, Balcony was great but there was no Air conditioning and the heat has been rough. But staff was friendly and the Location is Close to the City Center."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Orange Tree Inn
Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5 out of 5
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿10,373 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿10,373
฿14,056 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
Simpson House Inn
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,599 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿2,599
฿3,124 total
24 Sept - 25 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,655 reviews)
"Best receptionist ever"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,488 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,488
฿2,997 total
23 Sept - 24 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
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿3,927 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,927
฿4,476 total
1 Oct - 2 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! (2,669 reviews)
"We go to Santa Barbara twice a year and each time we stay in a different hotel. We've gradually spent more on each stay until we reached this hotel where the average was $300 per night. Honestly, this is the same as a more budget friendly hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is ฿24,472 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿24,472
฿30,831 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East 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.

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

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.



Upper East Travel Guide