Upper Riviera
Santa Barbara
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Stay near popular Upper Riviera attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
CA $96
per adult

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
CA $53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
CA $48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour
CA $76
per adult
Upper Riviera Hotel Deals

El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $841 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
CA $841
CA $1,061 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns ...

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is CA $109 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
CA $109
CA $131 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,641 reviews)
"A good value this time of year and close to any essentials a traveler may need. Carpenteria or "Carp" as the locals prefer, is very much a diverse, affordable and very much an artisan community just 10 minute drive south of Montecito and Santa Barbara on the 101 PCH, The difference is noticeable ..."
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is CA $105 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
CA $105
CA $126 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $150 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
CA $150
CA $172 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,665 reviews)
"Lovely pool/hottub, great breakfast options, room spacious with microwave and refrigerator, helpful staff. Convenient location, great amenities (although no liquid soap by sink often mistook lotion for it), great value for the price!"
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is CA $1,009 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $1,009
CA $1,273 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $314 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
CA $314
CA $366 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the 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
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.






















