Upper Riviera Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Stay near popular Upper Riviera attractions
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£51
per adult
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Upper Riviera
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is £704 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£704
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (574 reviews)
"Me and my husband had a very nice stay here! Our room was so spacious and spotless and featured a remarkably comfortable bed. The staff were incredibly accommodating and efficient. Great location and beautiful grounds. Overall, it’s a solid 5 star experience."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £227 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£227
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,415 reviews)
"First time stay. The property is newly renovated in the old Santa Barbara Spanish style, Our room was clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed coffee and a bite to eat for breakfast. We loved the yoghurt with chia seeds and blueberries. The espresso was delicious. The server was fun to talk to and ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is £183 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£183
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,215 reviews)
"All the personal in front desk are so kind, rooms are clean, breakfast are ok, patio and pool very good, enough parking and safe,,, recommended."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £111 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£111
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (2,511 reviews)
"Nice quiet location rooms were big not super modern, but very clean, the breakfast was pretty lackluster"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £157 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£157
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (2,271 reviews)
"clean room good staff. The toilets are extremely low to the ground. No elevator to rooms. They do not always have parking at night and the neighborhood is a little scary to walk around if you have to park off site. They also only clean the room every 3 days."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £73 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£73
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,359 reviews)
"I came up to Carpinteria by train and stayed for two nights. The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable. Staff was helpful and friendly. Easy walking distance to the beach. I'll stay here again."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
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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 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.
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.
