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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.6 out of 10, Good, (773 reviews)
"I love this Hotel the staff the rooms everything about it!"
United States
Timothy
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Orange Tree Inn

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (708 reviews)
"Beautiful property, convenient location, fantastic staff"
United States
Joe
The price is AU$625
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Simpson House Inn

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
26.5 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 4.2 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,271 reviews)
"we absolutely loved our stay "
United States
Jodi
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 2.9 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (386 reviews)
"Wonderful place, Wonderful staff."
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$331
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$415
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,427 reviews)
"Great location, very well maintained property and welcoming staff "
United States
William
The price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Upper East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Although we were there for a vacation, would definitely stay for a longer length of period on our next visit to Santa Barbara"
United States
JAMES
The price is AU$313
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Montecito Inn

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.3 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"The owner was very friendly and welcoming. Providing a light breakfast was a nice touch. The room was lovely- stylish decor and very clean. "
United Kingdom
Julie
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
The Inn at East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.7 km from Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (229 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is AU$506
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"I absolutely enjoyed my stay here and will be visiting again. "
United States
Kimberly
The price is AU$373
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
La Playa Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19.1 km from Upper East
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (240 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,152 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, great location."
United States
Jiachang
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19 km from Upper East
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,254 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
19.1 km from Upper East
7.0 out of 10, Good, (644 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing place and amazing staff , thank you ! "
United States
Esteban
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great bed, clean room, loved that they had two sinks in the bathroom. "
United States
Marvin
The price is AU$416
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Santa Barbara Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Upper East
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,060 reviews)
"Quiet place to stay. "
United States
Geri
The price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
7 km from Upper East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,030 reviews)
"It was a great stay, beautiful property and great staff. "
United States
Tricia
The price is AU$290
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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Our guide on where to stay in Upper East

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

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.

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.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Upper East?
Travellers to the Upper East neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Upper East?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Simpson House Inn is the highest ranked property in Upper East. This B&B is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Orange Tree Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options in Upper East 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 East, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper East.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Upper East with a visit to Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Alameda Park. You could also plan a visit to Mission Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Natural History Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Arts and Culture Center and Arlington Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around Upper East. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.