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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (564 reviews)
"We loved this hotel so much that we made a reservation as soon as we got home!"
United States
Julie
The price is ￥112,224
￥139,826 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,130 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Mario
The price is ￥13,262
￥15,598 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Outdoor pool

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 here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is ￥26,796
￥30,098 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"The room was clean but small. Small bathroom and it's a Motel."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥15,535
￥21,097 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Casa Del Sol
Property amenity

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, (1,495 reviews)
"Our family loves staying at the Best Western Carpinteria. "
United States
Brian
The price is ￥27,094
￥31,211 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding

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, (264 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
United States
Angela
The price is ￥20,425
￥23,489 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Deluxe King Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Rooms were a bit small but very clean. Staff was super friendly and it was a good location to go anywhere. "
United States
Norma
The price is ￥15,070
￥17,781 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Town and Country Inn
Exterior

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)
"Awesome hotel. Clean with super nice people. We always stay at this property and it never disappoint. "
United States
Magdalena
The price is ￥30,159
￥34,741 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
4 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Sweet little motel! "
United States
Tera
The price is ￥16,743
￥19,087 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Oasis Inn & Suites
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
4.6 km from Upper Riviera
6.6 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great value option compared to the really expensive hotels downtown "
United States
Brian
The price is ￥15,266
￥17,403 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Rose Garden Inn
Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Comfortable stay at a good price"
United States
Holly
The price is ￥16,737
￥19,748 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Sunset Motel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,272 reviews)
"Friendly staff , clean rooms , nearby stores"
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥15,027
￥17,310 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Reception

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Debojyoti
The price is ￥23,652
￥26,963 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
The Inn at East Beach
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,282 reviews)
"Relaxing, quiet great restaurant in the building "
United States
Cassie
The price is ￥20,200
￥23,068 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Lemon Tree Inn
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,401 reviews)
"Everything was great I really like the breakfast and the rooms for a good night's sleep it is a great place to go and close the door and just chill! "
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥20,572
￥23,452 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Sandpiper Lodge
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,224 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay and ate planning our next trip to stay there!"
United States
Nuria
The price is ￥20,387
￥24,477 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Interior entrance

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (778 reviews)
"Great little place to stay"
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥21,021
￥23,965 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Agave Inn
Free daily continental breakfast

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,340 reviews)
"Great little place! Breakfast was delicious, lots of great outdoor seating. Room was perfect. "
United States
Molly
The price is ￥29,704
￥33,920 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Reception

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
United States
geoffrey
The price is ￥23,736
￥27,060 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (355 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥33,350
￥38,686 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Inn on Summer Hill
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara 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.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and appreciate the cleanliness of the room and the property "
Lat 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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 our traveler data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay 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.