Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£51
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
£44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £98 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£98
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £199 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£199
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,518 reviews)
"I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness, the design, the professional, friendly staff. Everything was just amazing could not be happier."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £69 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£69
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £77 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£77
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,694 reviews)
"The property, while being older, had been updated in a thoughtful and a realistic way. The entire property had been repainted recently, outside and in, and the pool area was clean and inviting. The room had hard surface floor, excellent air conditioning, updated bathroom features. Parking was well ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £146 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£146
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,295 reviews)
"The rooms aesthetic was great. Breakfast was too. We were a short walk from the pier and many great restaurants. Will definitely consider staying here in the future"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £136 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£136
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
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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.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M
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.
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Open Photo by robb image
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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
