Upper Riviera Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
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
£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Upper Riviera
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is £556 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£556
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Mission Santa Barbara ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £208 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£208
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,471 reviews)
"Very solid hotel. Well located. Good gym. Nice historic feel."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £75 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£75
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,585 reviews)
"The room was very clean but it smell like cigarette smoke is our only and major complaint."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £110 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£110
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (2,637 reviews)
"Great stay! Will stay here again."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £169 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£169
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £129 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£129
2 Sept - 3 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,377 reviews)
"Room 103 was clean but the ac didn’t cool very well and the conditioner was empty."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
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 Riviera
Find the best Upper Riviera 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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.
