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! (913 reviews)
"One staff member in particular was amazing, he brought us towels to the pool and was generally great."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £199 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£199
11 Oct - 12 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! (1,519 reviews)
"like the location across from the Del Hotel..easy to cross street to take advantage of the Del and its restaurants.. the Glorietta Inn is a basic hotel..decent breakfast..nice view across from the bay and sailboats..the pool could use more umbrellas specially since it was so hot... the housekeeping ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £60 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£60
22 Oct - 23 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! (1,540 reviews)
"The room appeared clean. The towels were too small to get dry with and fairly old. We were told chevk in was at 3 but our room was not ready until 5. The front desk lady just kept complaining and apologizing. When asked about check in time her response was that we could check in anytime. I had to ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £69 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£69
22 Oct - 23 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 ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £94 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£94
8 Nov - 9 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! (2,735 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy. The parking lot was in good condition."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £115 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£115
1 Nov - 2 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! (2,424 reviews)
"Nice clean room, good parking, convenient location. No channels worked on the TV, and really bad shower design--sort of half-glass panel, no door, so the bathroom gets all wet."
Reviewed on 7 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.
