Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper East
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
฿1,171
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
฿2,309
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
฿1,272
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara
฿650
per adult
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿3,787 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,787
฿4,325 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! (854 reviews)
"I let the staff and property manager know that there were crawling bed bugs in the sheets, blanket and bedspread. We aired out to get the all off but still some through. I suggested they fumigate the room and throw away all bedding. The hairdryer didn't work, and room phone not even plugged into ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿11,317 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿11,317
฿15,150 total
25 Aug - 26 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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (730 reviews)
"Our stay was a fairy tale. We only stayed one night but it was a welcome respite. I was transported to England. A beautiful garden with soothing fountains and a quaint garden and delicious. Frank, Hailey and Dana greeted us like old friends. Top notch hospitality. One of the best places. We will ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿9,828 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿9,828
฿11,428 total
25 Aug - 26 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! (1,462 reviews)
"The room was too small. One side of the bed was so tight to the wall there was no room for a side table. Our whole room vibrated from the music playing on state street until like 2am."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,797 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,797
฿3,353 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (1,529 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, and a/c was fine."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,748 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿4,748
฿5,413 total
8 Sept - 9 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! (2,621 reviews)
"Good mid-Priced stay; the two-room suite is excellent, with a small refrigerator and microwave. Perfect for families. Very nice staff. Location is doable, not super close to the action on State Street and Pier, but only a 9-12 minute drive. Parking was easy to find 10 garages or lots off of State. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,013 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿7,013
฿8,248 total
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,150 reviews)
"Decent breakfast options. Clean room. Friendly staff. Overall convenient location and welcoming staff."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
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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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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.
