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 31 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.

Top Upper East Hotels

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

Orange Tree Inn

Upper East

Margherita

￥19,577 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Simpson House Inn

Upper East

Joe

￥82,859 total

includes taxes & fees

May 18 - May 19

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

16.9 km from Upper East

"This hotel is transitioning ownership from Motel 6 to vagabond Inn. It is a super nice property and I imagine it is the best dollar value for the area by far. We needed a place to stay for an early morning commitment in Santa Barbara. The cheapest thing we could find in Santa Barbara was a hostel stay and that hostel stay would have been more expensive, way less private, And way louder. Very happy with this. Highly recommend."

Caitlin

￥15,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

19.1 km from Upper East

￥16,197 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26.5 km from Upper East

Amanda

￥33,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Inn on Summer Hill

11 km from Upper East

Dawn

￥38,485 total

includes taxes & fees

May 18 - May 19

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

19.1 km from Upper East

Esther

￥21,097 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.5 km from Upper East

Justin

￥26,268 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.1 km from Upper East

Chaoqun

￥24,430 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View (Patio, Upstairs) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2.9 km from Upper East

Ryan

￥25,610 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 km from Upper East

Demian

￥20,216 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.3 km from Upper East

nathan

￥22,854 total

includes taxes & fees

May 18 - May 19

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East

Vincent

￥23,712 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.3 km from Upper East

Joyce Marie

￥28,056 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

6.8 km from Upper East

Anna

￥35,657 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.2 km from Upper East

Leticia I

￥34,561 total

includes taxes & fees

May 18 - May 19

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.2 km from Upper East

Olga

￥26,756 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

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

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East

Anna

￥26,599 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.9 km from Upper East

Nancy

￥42,345 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.6 km from Upper East

Brianda

￥33,993 total

includes taxes & fees

May 18 - May 19

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Where to stay in Upper East

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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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall 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 Carriage and Western Art Museum.

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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

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Na"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were helpful in every day. Particularly helpful was Jacob T. Saw him every day at tge front desk which doubles as the breakfast desk. He was professional and upbeat with every customer we saw him deal with and went out of his way assist. In explanations of authorizations place on their credit cards, providing suggestions of place to see and restaurants and general directions. A stay here is worth it, if only have him provide you with information and service."

The Franciscan Hotel

4/10 Poor

"The room was spacious, staff was very helpful and knowledgeable, and the grounds are reasonably well kept. The room has hardwood floors, not covered by carpet. At the end of the day, I took my shoes and socks off and was on my feet unpacking. The bottom of my feet (in a period of 10-15 minutes) became dark with whatever grime was on the floors. It is clear that the floor had not been cleaned in some time. I had to wash them before going to bed - both nights. "

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

Orange Tree Inn

Simpson House Inn

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Casa Del Sol

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

Beachside Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera

Casa Jardin

Where to stay in Upper East

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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