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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (539 reviews)
"Lovely resort with beautiful grounds"
United States
Nicole
The price is AU$947
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,065 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (984 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,225 reviews)
"Nice motel in a nice location at a good price "
United Kingdom
carl
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,387 reviews)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,110 reviews)
"Everything was good- we’ll come back again and recommend this place to others! "
United States
Jim
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Beachside Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,104 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,839 reviews)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$285
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Inn By The Harbor

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Guillermo
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Riviera Beach House

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,124 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Keith
The price is AU$381
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hotel Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,038 reviews)
"every thing is as expected,satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,040 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan Hotel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Great staffs and excellent location. "
United States
Nick
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Marina Beach Motel

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,504 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. "
United States
Manuel
The price is AU$348
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Milo

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,015 reviews)
"This place is a dream. The frontbdesk person went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. Im coming back here."
United States
Liliana
Villa Rosa Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, walkable to the beach/nearby restaurants & pier"
United States
Cassie
The price is AU$305
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
La Playa Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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.

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.

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.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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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 26 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.