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Top Trending Hotels Near Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara

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 €961
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1665)
"Really great fun and friendly place. "
The price is €229
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn By The Harbor
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, (595)
"Relaxing "
Casa Del Sol
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)
"All excellent, period!"
The price is €633
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
"Enjoyed my stay!!"
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hyatt Place 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, (861)
"Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Great location"
The price is €255
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hotel 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, (1002)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1203)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
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, (1833)
"Great hotel . Great location . Really enjoyed our stay "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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, (1013)
"Enjoyed our experience"
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (962)
"Such a lovely little hotel close to the beach and beautiful. "
The price is €327
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Mason Beach Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (64)
"Fun and close to beach "
The price is €309
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1008)
"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 €112
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Lemon Tree Inn
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, (1000)
"Great staff and stay. "
The price is €197
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Upham Hotel
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, (194)
"Great stay ! "
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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, (1049)
"Wonderful stay. Loved how close it was to everything. "
The price is €244
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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, (1007)
"Perfect hotel"
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1032)
"All great, pretty hotel, nice walk to the marina 😌👌"
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Beachside Inn
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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 map

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 map

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.

East Beach map

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.

West Beach map

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great value for location Staff at check in was very friendly and helpful Only sorry we are staying one night "
lynn 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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.