Upper Riviera
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
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 7 to Sep 8
CA $109
CA $131 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (1,646 reviews)
"Hotel was ok. Sheets and towels are very old, thin and itchy. There was a smell in the room, possibly used to be a smoking room. Few stains on walls."
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is CA $105 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $105
CA $126 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (2,668 reviews)
"First of all, this hotel room looked nothing like the photos online, needs renovation badly, no fan in bathroom to air out -open window (ya kinda ghetto) there was a tweeker in the parking lot right outside I guess they were staying upstairs, he came in & out ALL NIGHT LONG starting his loud truck ..."
Reviewed on Sep 6, 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 13 to Sep 14
CA $314
CA $366 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,499 reviews)
"It was really charming hotel very well located to the beach and local ambiance. Staff is awesome!"
Reviewed on Sep 6, 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 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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
