What's it like in Upper East?

Travellers to the Upper East neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Upper East?

Based on our traveller data, Orange Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper East. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and private balconies. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is Simpson House Inn .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options in Upper East 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 East, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper East.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Upper East with a visit to Alameda Park and Alice Keck Memorial Garden. You could also plan a visit to Mission Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Natural History Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Arts and Culture Center and Arlington Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around Upper East. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

Orange Tree Inn

Upper East

Margherita

฿4,435 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

Simpson House Inn

Upper East

Victor

฿13,973 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

19 km from Upper East

Stephen

฿3,224 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26.5 km from Upper East

Megan

฿8,050 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

16.9 km from Upper East

Yanchao

฿3,027 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.5 km from Upper East

Paulina

฿6,518 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

7 km from Upper East

Nancy

฿7,941 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 0.6 km from Upper East

Monique

฿8,581 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Sandpiper Lodge

2.5 km from Upper East

William

฿4,925 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.2 km from Upper East

Natalie

฿7,669 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.3 km from Upper East

Karen

฿6,847 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East

jelica

฿11,426 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

2.8 km from Upper East

David

฿4,977 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

10.6 km from Upper East

Jason

฿4,840 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

2.5 km from Upper East

Phillip

฿5,003 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East

Daneka

฿7,437 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East

Jamil

฿7,437 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3.7 km from Upper East

Salina

฿14,835 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.3 km from Upper East

Sandra

฿8,117 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4.4 km from Upper East

Kristine

฿10,181 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

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Where to stay in Upper East

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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.

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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.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.

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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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Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great hotel - plenty of parking, helpful staff, breakfast in the morning which was unexpected! It’s only 10 minutes to walk to the beach. We were only there for one night but could have stayed longer!"