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Top Trending Hotels Near Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (523)
"Beautiful, clean and comfortable property. Staff was friendly, courteous and went out of their way to assure our stay was special. A wonderful experience all the way around. 5 stars!"
The price is €677
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1023)
"Great stay"
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hyatt Place 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, (1002)
"Great property"
The price is €493
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Hotel was renovated nicely."
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1738)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is €196
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1923)
"Had a great stay would go back, breakfast was great "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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, (1013)
"Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff"
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Beautiful hotel "
The price is €240
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Mason Beach 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, (613)
"Comfortable quaint motel in quiet community."
Casa Del Sol
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, (1014)
"Pricey like everything in the area but we had a great stay. "
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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, (1012)
"Pleasant hotel in the midst of downtown Santa Barbara."
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Upham Hotel
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, (913)
"Great hotel "
The price is €189
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Beachside Inn
View from property
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1066)
"Clean, quiet, fun little boutique inn. "
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Beachside Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1023)
"Clean, friendly staff, beautiful grounds"
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Milo
Exterior detail
The Milo
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1445)
"great stay"
The price is €185
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Milo
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, (211)
"Clean and comfortable beds "
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1064)
"Great place to stay. Helpful staff and food is very tasty at the restaurant. "
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Lemon Tree Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Great place to stay"
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"Excellent location"
The price is €253
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (120)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
The price is €251
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera 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

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 Historical Museum 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 Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room Friendly staff"
Maria 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Upper Riviera?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options in Upper Riviera 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 Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper Riviera.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Upper Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.