What's it like in Upper East?

Travelers to the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Upper East?

Based on our traveler data, Orange Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper East. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and private balconies. Another good option for your stay in the neighborhood is Simpson House Inn .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Upper East.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper East?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Upper East, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

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 neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

1. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East

joseph

￥21,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2. Simpson House Inn

Upper East

Victor

￥72,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

3. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East

Yoshiko

￥29,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

4. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.2 km from Upper East

Sean

￥39,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Upper East

Erica

￥48,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

6. The Presidio

0.7 km from Upper East

Henry

￥26,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.3 km from Upper East

Kennedy

￥55,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East

Joanna

￥45,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

9. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Upper East

Noel

￥54,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4.4 km from Upper East

Omar

￥39,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

11. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 1.3 km from Upper East

michael

￥23,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

12. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 2.5 km from Upper East

Joe

￥26,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

13. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East

Nicolette

￥41,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

14. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.6 km from Upper East

Yessica

￥42,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

15. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East

Adam

￥36,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

16. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.9 km from Upper East

Monica

￥44,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

17. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3 km from Upper East

Richard

￥50,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

18. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East

Julia

￥28,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

19. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 0.6 km from Upper East

Rich

￥43,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.4 km from Upper East

Maria

￥48,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Where to stay in Upper East

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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We were looking for a pet-friendly hotel. My son works in the hotel industry and he suggested this hotel. We were quite impressed with the customer service, the fact that the hotel does not charge a pet fee and the beauty of the hotel. The only thing we didn't care for was the restaurant Caya. The atmosphere and live music were wonderful, but the food was not very tasty. That wouldn't stop us from coming back because there are many food locations within walking distance from the hotel. We also chose a room with a patio which was nice because we could sit outside our room and enjoy the live music and relaxing ambiance."

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

1. Orange Tree Inn

2. Simpson House Inn

3. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

4. The Upham Hotel

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

6. The Presidio

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

9. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

11. Lemon Tree Inn

12. Sandpiper Lodge

13. Bath Street Inn

14. Casa Jardin

15. Beachside Inn

16. Casa Riviera

17. Inn By The Harbor

18. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

19. Casa Iglesia

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Where to stay in Upper East

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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