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
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £87 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£87
8 Oct - 9 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (883 reviews)
"Room was huge, Balcony was great but there was no Air conditioning and the heat has been rough. But staff was friendly and the Location is Close to the City Center."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £311 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£311
15 Sept - 16 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. ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £70 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
£70
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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 North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £67 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£67
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,448 reviews)
"I did not stay at the vagabond Inn because even though I reserved it online, it was double booked, and the front desk blamed it on the apps so that was a real bummer and a bad experience for me. That needs to be thoroughly checked to make sure you don’t over book a person, especially when they’re ..."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £101 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£101
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (2,669 reviews)
"We go to Santa Barbara twice a year and each time we stay in a different hotel. We've gradually spent more on each stay until we reached this hotel where the average was $300 per night. Honestly, this is the same as a more budget friendly hotel"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is £645 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£645
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater 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.
