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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (539 reviews)
"Lovely resort with beautiful grounds"
United States
Nicole
The price is ¥80,287
¥103,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (2,064 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (982 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is ¥16,711
¥19,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,223 reviews)
"Nice motel in a nice location at a good price "
United Kingdom
carl
The price is ¥15,432
¥17,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is ¥21,833
¥24,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,387 reviews)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is ¥19,997
¥23,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is ¥22,578
¥26,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,108 reviews)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is ¥17,564
¥20,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Beachside Inn

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, (1,103 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is ¥24,023
¥27,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,838 reviews)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is ¥26,399
¥30,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Inn By The Harbor

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Guillermo
The price is ¥24,275
¥27,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Riviera Beach House

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,122 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Keith
The price is ¥34,690
¥40,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Hotel 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, (1,037 reviews)
"every thing is as expected,satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is ¥11,426
¥13,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,040 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan Hotel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great staffs and excellent location. "
United States
Nick
The price is ¥20,846
¥23,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marina Beach Motel

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,502 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. "
United States
Manuel
The price is ¥32,238
¥36,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
The Milo

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ¥19,736
¥22,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,015 reviews)
"This place is a dream. The frontbdesk person went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. Im coming back here."
United States
Liliana
Villa Rosa Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, walkable to the beach/nearby restaurants & pier"
United States
Cassie
The price is ¥28,278
¥32,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
La Playa 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

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

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

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 Carriage and Western Art Museum.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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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 26 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.