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Discover 1,533 Upper Riviera hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (514)
"Staff and service was truly remarkable! Loved my stay "
The price is ¥114,941
¥131,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (178)
"Beautifully maintained, quiet, incredibly walkable "
Casa Jardin

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Perfect stay "
The price is ¥25,193
¥28,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"Great location! "
The price is ¥58,425
¥66,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (317)
"It was a great place to stay. The staff was amazing! We can't wait to stay there again. "
The price is ¥26,675
¥30,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1615)
"Good free breakfast bar, nice pool and hot tub, free bikes to ride the city. Friendly and helpful staff."
The price is ¥35,003
¥39,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Inn By The Harbor

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"I love this hotel"
The price is ¥34,555
¥39,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great property!"
The price is ¥33,740
¥38,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
La Playa Inn

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location!"
The price is ¥33,942
¥38,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (523)
"Had a great stay here. Really comfortable and clean room. "
The price is ¥28,262
¥33,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Haley Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Nice property"
The price is ¥31,588
¥37,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1599)
"This is a very pleasant place to stay."
The price is ¥17,349
¥19,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Sandpiper Lodge

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is ¥28,511
¥33,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Have stayed there many times and always enjoyed."
The price is ¥28,687
¥32,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Harbor House Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1744)
"Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Service, location and very clean place."
The price is ¥28,658
¥32,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Beachside Inn

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Great stay!"
The price is ¥35,860
¥40,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Marina Beach Motel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1237)
"Great location, nice breakfast, spacious room, friendly staff, complimentary use of bikes. "
The price is ¥37,605
¥42,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Great staff and easy check in/check out process. A bit of construction going on so can be a little more noisy after 9a but didn’t phase me since that’s normal business hours. Wonderful stay and the front area is cozy + this hotel is close to so much! "
The price is ¥34,287
¥39,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Riviera Beach House

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Our stay was great, no complaints"
The price is ¥25,880
¥29,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

East Beach map

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.

West Beach map

West Beach

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

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, A Belmond Hotel, 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 23 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?

For additional details about updating your trip to Upper Riviera or cancelling it, click here.

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.