Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper East
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
฿1,160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
฿2,283
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
฿1,258
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
฿509
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
฿1,952
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿3,937 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,937
฿4,497 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (861 reviews)
"We had a bad experience staying here. For almost $400 a night we got into bed to find ants in the sheets. We asked to be moved rooms, pulled back the sheets in the next room to find more ants and someone else’s hair. The staff was helpful and at least helped us find a clean room but it was honestly ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿11,920 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿11,920
฿15,839 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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. ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,032 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿8,032
฿9,340 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,468 reviews)
"our room was right next to a bar and was extremely loud until 2am both nights"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,804 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,804
฿3,362 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,576 reviews)
"The room was overall clean, however, there was long hair in the shower tub."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,339 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,339
฿4,947 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (2,632 reviews)
"Very accessible to the great restaurants around the area."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,015 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿7,015
฿8,250 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.
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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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
