Upper Riviera, CA
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Stay near popular Upper Riviera attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Upper Riviera Hotel Deals

El Encanto Santa Barbara
"Me and my husband had a very nice stay here! Our room was so spacious and spotless and featured a remarkably comfortable bed. The staff were incredibly accommodating and efficient. Great location and beautiful grounds. Overall, it’s a solid 5 star experience."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"All good"
Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"This was a great place to stay for a long weekend in Santa Barbara. It's not fancy but it's well renovated, the room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and it was in a convenient location. Breakfast was adequate, though would have been nicer if there were some form of protein like eggs available. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"The hotel was a basic economy accommodation as expected, but the room was very clean and the bedding was crisp and comfortable. The room was small. We had two beds that felt like full size beds, and there was no space to get in and out of one side of the bed near the window. There was no closet, ..."
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Beautiful property@"
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Everything about the Avania was great. The room was clean and had great amentities, and the staff was nice and provided great service. I would definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026
Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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 East Beach.

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

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.






















