Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper East
Things to do
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
£44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
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
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £89 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£89
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (920 reviews)
"The shower had some black lines that looked like mold but sure. I asked them clean them and they did."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £213 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£213
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,522 reviews)
"I recommend bringing your own pillow unless you're okay sleeping on what feels akin to a rock. Additionally, the overnight staff was unhelpful and unempathetic to this issue. Other day staff seemingly recognized the issue but had no solution. Lastly, downtown Santa Barbara is overrun with homeless ..."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £60 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£60
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,551 reviews)
"Unfortunetly its way too expensive for the seedy motel vibe. but I do get its Santa Barbara. The room was ok. Problem with some of these places is, it seems , theres a lot of temporary housing going on. So some go about like its not a motel for sleeping only. It did make us nervous that the key card ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £69 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£69
25 Oct - 26 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! (1,740 reviews)
"Good parking, centrally located, walking distance to Carpinteria State Park."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £109 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£109
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,749 reviews)
"Very nice motel. Nice pool and hot tub."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £117 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£117
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (2,427 reviews)
"Pretty simple location. Nothing extravagant but the staff was wonderful. Very close to the beach. Great cafes in the area. Rooms were clean."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 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.
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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.
