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Orange Tree Inn
Front of property – evening/night

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (670)
"Great place, I would stay here again. "
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Orange Tree Inn
Simpson House Inn
Garden

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (667)
"The property was beautiful and hope to return someday soon!"
The price is €317
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Simpson House Inn
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (597)
"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "
Casa Del Sol
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1678)
"Such a charming property, friendly and helpful staff, blocks from beach and so many dining options. "
The price is €228
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn By The Harbor
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Enjoyed my stay!!"
The price is €210
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1210)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (197)
"Great stay ! "
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great location"
The price is €229
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1832)
"Well-situated with friendly and helpful staff. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The service was superb!"
The price is €632
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (870)
"Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Enjoyed our experience"
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great staff and stay. "
The price is €197
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Upham Hotel
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (972)
"Such a lovely little hotel close to the beach and beautiful. "
The price is €288
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Mason Beach Inn
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (81)
"Amazing for relaxing "
The price is €275
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The Milo
Exterior detail

The Milo

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1402)
"Wonderful location, great hotel...just leave the car and walk to beach, shopping and restaurants "
The price is €248
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Milo
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (920)
"Overall had an excellent time here. "
The price is €240
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1055)
"Great room, convenient, comfortable bed"
The price is €214
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was nice and the room was clean and newly remodeled. I would definitely come back again "
Cezille 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Inn By The Harbor

Frequently asked questions

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 Expedia customer reviews, Simpson House Inn is the highest ranked property in Upper East. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Orange Tree Inn.

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

Expedia has 33 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 Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Alameda Park. 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, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market 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 Granada Theatre or Santa Barbara Museum of Art.