Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit Upper East
Things to do

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Upper East

Orange Tree Inn

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Location is perfect. Room is super clean but small. Staff are super friendly. They have a valet parking for $30"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Bare bones room with acceptable bed, pillow and sheets. Television and AC worked fine/good whereas the bathroom/shower will remind you of the college dorm days. Bring your own soap/shampoo/toothpaste for the rooms here."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"stay was okay"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Good place to stay in Santa Barbara"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Where to stay in Upper East

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.

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.

























