Upper Riviera
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Stay near popular Upper Riviera attractions
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
€60
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
€33
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
€17
per traveller
Top hotels in Upper Riviera
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is €724 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€724
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
"Best place to relax, rewind, replenish,"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €278 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
€278
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,432 reviews)
"It was centraly located on state st . There is a great restaurant kinda old timey right across the street. It’s called joes and it’s open early and late. They have way to tip the cleaning crew but not the valet. But overall it was really nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €143 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€143
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (2,553 reviews)
"Air conditioning was too close to one bed. Continental breakfast was...meh."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is €84 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
€84
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,439 reviews)
"It’s the cheapest around for a reason."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is €220 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
€220
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €221 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€221
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera
Find the best Upper Riviera 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 East 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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara 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.
