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Front of property – evening/night

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (817 reviews)
"Basic hotel, clean rooms and in good location."
United States
Margherita
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Orange Tree Inn
Exterior

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (723 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is AU$608
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Simpson House Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,349 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Courtyard

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,213 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
Mussel Shoals
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
Carpinteria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,531 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
Carpinteria
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is AU$344
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is AU$343
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,501 reviews)
"Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Sandpiper Lodge
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Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"We had a comfortable stay at this hotel. It was in a convenient location, walkable to a couple of restaurants and coffee. The hotel felt safe."
Lourdes 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Sandpiper Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is Upper East like for travellers on a budget?
Upper East offers a variety of cheap accommodation options and things to do, making it a great choice for a budget-friendly getaway. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Alice Keck Memorial Garden.
What is there to see and do in Upper East?
You don't need to spend a fortune to find places to visit in Upper East. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with sights that cost very little. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, or enjoy the outdoors at Alameda Park and Alice Keck Memorial Garden.
How can I get to Upper East and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Upper East can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away from the centre in Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), located 23.9 mi (38.4 km) away. Upper East might not have many public transport options to choose from so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.

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