Title: Upper East Travel Guide: Best of Upper East, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Upper East](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-East-Hotels.d553248635976468975.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Upper East Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Upper-East.d553248635976468975.Car-Hire-Guide)[Upper East Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-East.d553248635976468975.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Upper East Travel Guide ## Santa Barbara ![Upper East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/44cfd205-5536-4c95-8ff1-b094ac8f8047.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Upper East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/07151161-c876-4200-ad1d-bfceba5fb0b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Upper East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/33e8ffed-0ba6-4915-b0b1-69bf416a6342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Upper East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/ac3f174c-a340-4231-8be6-53c97d1817d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Upper East](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/2a4a5160-26a6-4d88-88f2-60b5f2976283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Upper East Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mission Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/52a06583-579e-4574-9641-ea6080d20e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission Santa Barbara Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Santa-Barbara-Upper-East.d6063353.Attraction) ![Alameda Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/7d8dd48d-9a5b-4946-9e78-6bc450cb61e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alameda Park After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alameda-Park-Upper-East.d6065947.Attraction) ![I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/30ce6c84-8fdd-46b4-a6db-46fa6908e44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Harbor Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara.d553248634000903287.Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara County Courthouse See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Attraction) ![The longest deep water pier between San Francisco and Los Angeles in Santa Barbara.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/4e4763bd-1145-4911-a197-bea12fbe0b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stearns Wharf Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stearns-Wharf-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6063349.Attraction) ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Bowl Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/0caf3bee-1b47-481c-869d-cded3cfc65da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour £21 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/de545324-90a8-483d-8a0b-57d8521c16fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) ![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/f7ad4d0b-a339-44f1-9557-447b02e931a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Upper East ![Orange Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/967400/967381/f01e916a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Orange Tree Inn 1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA £91 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 ... 7.6/10 Good! (776 reviews) No in room fridge for the single queen bed rooms Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=967381&PinnedHotelID=967381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468975) ![Simpson House Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1010000/1000900/1000868/658e5766_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Simpson House Inn 121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA £368 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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! (711 reviews) Quiet little place to stay. The staff really does meet you outside when you pull up and shows you around. The Inn is close to State street, where you're able to walk to the shops and eat. The room is very clean, with air conditioner. They do offer breakfast. The grounds were beautiful. Lovely little ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=1000868&PinnedHotelID=1000868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468975) ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA £221 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,274 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Couldn't have asked for more. Room was beautiful Location, location, location. Staff was very friendly. 15 min walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468975) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/46edc7c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA £84 9 Apr - 10 Apr 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! (2,296 reviews) This is a good place for a stop in when in Santa Barbara, this time around there was difficulty with the WiFi my entire stay. I’m sure they will look into it and fix it. B. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468975) ![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/9dcf1da6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £142 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (2,164 reviews) Poor breakfast, low functional shower tub (clogged drain), smelly shower room. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468975) ![Hyatt Place Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32661400/32661326/6fce7cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Santa Barbara 4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA £175 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,074 reviews) Thomas at the front desk was so helpful, patient and nice! Very clean. The cleaning staff was amazing. Tv was outdated wish they had smart tvs where you could connect stream reflux or whatever. Overall was a greats stay! Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=32661326&PinnedHotelID=32661326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468975) [See all 1,535 properties in Upper East](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976468975) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Oak-Park.dx553248635976468697) ![Laguna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/a3ebc912-e936-42b1-9cb1-46f1414e5f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laguna Laguna might not have many top sights, but Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Laguna.dx553248635976472581) ![urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336854/2e5d0a91-532a-4c4b-8c8a-45b25eae41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6336854) ![Westside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471468/3301776a-1836-4692-b95b-7b35e2b8498d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westside While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Westside.dx553248635976471468) ![Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323990/0efd817a-2a13-44f5-94b9-71d4061369d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Downtown Santa Barbara The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6323990) ![Mission Canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323987/e0a8e901-65cd-4da6-a079-9da33d9a7596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission Canyon Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Mission-Canyon.dx553248635939576581) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Upper East Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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