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 24 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.

Top Upper Riviera Hotels from ￥11,562

Discover 1,525 Upper Riviera hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Premier Suite, Terrace | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

"Staff and service was truly remarkable! Loved my stay "

￥172,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

"Enjoyed the quick easy check in, ocean view room, the big, clean, relaxing pool and the grounds. "

￥28,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "

￥25,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Great stay ! "

￥19,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

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

"We had a wonderful stay at Casa del Sol, a boutique-like small motel. It was our first time there. The staff was responsive to our needs and provided a quiet, charming environment. We look forward to our next visit! "

"Easy location.. plenty of parking.. safe area.."

￥18,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

"Nice location clean rooms quiet. Would stay there again"

￥24,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

￥115,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

"Clean safe nice stay"

￥13,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "

￥49,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

"Excellent property."

￥302,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

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

"The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here."

￥49,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

"This is a lovely, discreet hotel. Location is excellent and staff are welcoming and accommodating. I’ve stayed here before and will continue to do so as you get your money’s worth. "

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"They were very friendly! And the valet service was exceptional "

￥51,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "

"Having access to the main hotel and restaurants was ideal. The Palmoro house itself was clean however we easily heard guests in other rooms and the ac unit struggled to keep unit cool. "

￥40,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

"Fantastic motel, great location and extremly friendly staff. "

￥27,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location right by the beach and restaurants. The room was nice with lots of room and a kitchenette. Would stay again "

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

"staff was lovely and the hotel is in an amazing location "

￥61,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

"Love this place and would stay again!"

￥32,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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.

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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.

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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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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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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West Beach

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

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Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and clean property. Quite and friendly, helpful staff."

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"the location was great. walking distance to just about everywhere. Upon arrival we were about an hour early for check in, but thought to inquire anyway. We were greeted by the nicest staff, who not only allowed us to check in but also had our room ready. The room was very clean and had a balcony with a beach view. I not only recommend it but i will be back"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Unpretentious place with clean rooms and ultra attentive staff. The beds were extremely comfortable. Location within an easy walk to wharf/harbor. Didn’t utilize pool but it looked a bit small. AC was OK but not great. Breakfast also good but could use some variety for those staying longer than 2 days. Would definitely stay again. "

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

10/10 Excellent

"We needed an inexpensive but clean and safe place to put our head down. That is exactly what hotel six did. The beds are comfortable. Everything was spotless in the room was as we hoped for. It was small, but satisfied what we needed. For Budget conscious people, you can’t go wrong."

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was quick and easy. The staff was very friendly. Our room was very large and comfortable. The air conditioner worked great and it had lots of amenities like free coffee, the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the shower or excellent. I really liked how they had a coffee machine in the lobby that was available 24/7 with cappuccinos, lattes et."

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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

Palmoro House

Palmoro House

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Montecito

Santa Barbara Beach

Downtown Santa Barbara

East Beach

West Beach

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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