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
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara
€17
per adult
Top hotels in Upper Riviera
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is €685 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
€685
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is €82 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
€82
17 Sept - 18 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! (1,618 reviews)
"The room was decent. But the bed was too soft for me."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is €78 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€78
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €124 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
€124
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. ...
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is €718 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
€718
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"In every thing was great thanks"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is €243 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
€243
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 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 Lobero Theater 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.
