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Top Trending Hotels Near Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara

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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Love the place I will definitely come back. "
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1209)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Montecito Inn
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Premier Suite, Terrace | Living area

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (516)
"Staff and service was truly remarkable! Loved my stay "
The price is €764
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
El Encanto 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, (1000)
"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
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1163)
"Nice hotel and conveniently located"
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1009)
"Great stay"
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Casa Riviera
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"Excelente place to stay"
The price is €248
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Casa Riviera
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1072)
"Great place to stay."
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The continental breakfast is extensive and the property is well located."
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Marina Beach Motel
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
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Ok place to stay."
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Always friendly and clean"
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great little motel close to everything in Santa Barbara. Nice pool, nice rooms."
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Oasis Inn & Suites
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (326)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is €244
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Villa Rosa Inn
Outdoor wedding area

Villa Rosa Inn

2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (949)
"Excellent staff, great location, fun ambiance "
The price is €332
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Villa Rosa Inn
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1012)
"Great quite area yet close enough to drive to the beach, good size rooms, pool & restaurant and bar inside. Good parking, thanks to all the friendly staff. "
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Lemon Tree 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
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Love this hotel. Location is great."
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Riviera 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
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Inn By The Harbor

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 24 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.