Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £100 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£100
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (854 reviews)
"I let the staff and property manager know that there were crawling bed bugs in the sheets, blanket and bedspread. We aired out to get the all off but still some through. I suggested they fumigate the room and throw away all bedding. The hairdryer didn't work, and room phone not even plugged into ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £339 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£339
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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. ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £256 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£256
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,477 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £75 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£75
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £122 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£122
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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. ...
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £184 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£184
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,165 reviews)
"I believe they gave us a worst room they had. The floor was cut and pellled, the bottle of gel shower was empty when went in. No one did our room the next day."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater 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.
