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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (556 reviews)
"My favorite hotel"
United States
Joshua
The price is ¥104,564
¥130,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (1,058 reviews)
"Had a great stay here with my family, my kids loved feeding the fish."
United States
karla
The price is ¥31,545
¥36,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Ramada by Wyndham 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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is ¥25,651
¥28,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Good stay overall"
United States
Abraham
The price is ¥32,220
¥36,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

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, (1,264 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is ¥15,065
¥17,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is ¥28,389
¥32,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
15.3 km from Upper Riviera
The price is ¥138,456
¥159,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

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, (1,455 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is ¥24,131
¥27,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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 ¥39,650
¥45,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Inn on Summer Hill

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
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (249 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is ¥18,715
¥21,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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, (245 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is ¥48,005
¥61,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (649 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 ¥12,405
¥17,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Casa Del Sol

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"The pool area is wonderful! The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and look forward to returning."
United States
Margo
The price is ¥51,300
¥58,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is ¥23,575
¥26,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Coast Village Inn - 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, (1,092 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is ¥12,063
¥14,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (1,118 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Kseniya
The price is ¥37,612
¥42,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1,003 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is ¥20,168
¥22,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
The Inn at East Beach

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is ¥36,969
¥42,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is ¥28,612
¥32,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (308 reviews)
"Elegant and beauful grounds. Easy access to the beach. Excellent staff, and top notch restaurants on site. "
United States
Paul
The price is ¥199,122
¥245,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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.

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.

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

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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Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.
What's the best accommodation 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 can I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Upper Riviera.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper Riviera?
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What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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.