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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, (561 reviews)
"My favorite hotel"
United States
Joshua
The price is AU$1,299
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (1,015 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$341
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Inn on Summer Hill

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,272 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (256 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,477 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is AU$290
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (405 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless and staff was fantastic. Location very convenient to freeway and fun restaurants."
United States
Kathleen
The price is AU$284
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
The Inn at East Beach

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (657 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Casa Del Sol

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Montecito Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (160 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AU$374
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Casa Riviera

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, (2,203 reviews)
"Good place for stay"
United States
Marie
The price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Avania Inn of 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, (1,105 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is AU$498
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is AU$353
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
La Playa Inn

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, (1,011 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is AU$311
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.7 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
The Craft House Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,084 reviews)
"Clean room, staff at breakfast are very friendly."
United States
Srinivasa Rao
The price is AU$324
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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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.

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 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 our traveller data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay 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 23 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.