Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper East
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£51
per adult
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £101 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£101
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (819 reviews)
"I did not enjoy this hotel. It was out-of-the-way for anything that I wanted to do, and did not feel clean at all."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £317 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£317
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (723 reviews)
"we loved our stay and can't wait to come back! the gardens were beautiful to relax in, breakfast was great, and room was so well decorated! such a unique stay and great service!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £228 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£228
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,415 reviews)
"I love the style of the style of a hotel which I understand was recently redone. It would've been nice to have somewhere to have something to eat like a restaurant or room service in the morning or morning coffee. Of course stay straight is right out front but it's nice to be able to go directly ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is £180 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£180
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,209 reviews)
"Clean and adequate"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £112 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£112
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,503 reviews)
"The pool and breakfast were good. The room we had smelled bad and the buttons on the air conditioner were broken. There were many construction trucks parked on the property and a few of those construction workers were smoking heavily. There are signs all over that say this is a non smoking facility. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £149 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£149
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,281 reviews)
"It was a great hotel - plenty of parking, helpful staff, breakfast in the morning which was unexpected! It’s only 10 minutes to walk to the beach. We were only there for one night but could have stayed longer!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Upper East
Find the best Upper East areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West 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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
