Upper East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Mission Santa Barbara

Mission Santa Barbara

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mission Santa Barbara
Alameda Park

Alameda Park

After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Alameda Park
Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

5/5(1 review)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Activities

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

AU$43
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Best of Santa Barbara: A Stroll Through Paradise

Best of Santa Barbara: A Stroll Through Paradise

AU$784
per adult
Best of Santa Barbara: A Stroll Through Paradise
Harbor lookout

Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

AU$139
per adult
Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

AU$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Come see Santa Barbara like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour

AU$50
per adult
Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour
Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

AU$54
per adult
Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour
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Our pick of the best Upper East Hotel Deals

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 out of 5
1920 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$188 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$188
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (653 reviews)
Easy to centre
"Great place, comfortable, with quite a lot to do nearby, and a bit of a walk to the centre, but still walkable"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Orange Tree Inn
Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5 out of 5
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$561 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$561
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (660 reviews)
"Loved it! Great hidden gem."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Simpson House Inn
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$496 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$496
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,391 reviews)
"Beach and food access is so convenient. Quaint hotel meets all your needs."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

The Milo
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$246 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$246
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,655 reviews)
July trip
"Charming hotel from the 1950's. The outside and inside were both immaculate. Was just an overnight but was a good choice, close to the airport and downtown."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$453 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$453
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Extend breakfast
"Nice hotel overall, but the sofa bed is uncomfortable and I wish breakfast went until 9:30 instead of 9. It felt like we were all rushing to eat before the doors closed."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$490 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$490
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Great breakfast and great happy hour"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper East

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Oak Park

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oak Park
Santa Barbara showing a coastal town

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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Westside

While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Westside
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Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna
Santa Barbara showing a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Paseo Nuevo Mall or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Lower State

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