Upper Riviera
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Stay near popular Upper Riviera attractions
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
CA $54
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
CA $98
per adult
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
CA $50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Upper Riviera Hotel Deals
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $927 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
CA $927
CA $1,162 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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 Mission Santa Barbara and Santa ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $385 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
CA $385
CA $448 total
Aug 9 - Aug 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,442 reviews)
"Beautiful property, excellent location just extremely pricey."
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $206 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
CA $206
CA $234 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (2,561 reviews)
"Hotel is great for the price, parking was very tight. Almost had to park outside lot, did notice one car taking up 2 spaces."
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is CA $115 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
CA $115
CA $135 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,442 reviews)
"From booking it on the Expedia app to even calling and having to make an adjustment where I was happily helped and accommodated to the warm welcome and making sure we had everything we needed"
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $296 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $296
CA $344 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,271 reviews)
"Ni e and small place to stay"
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $259 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
CA $259
CA $307 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,309 reviews)
"The location is perfect. We had an oceanfront room and enjoyed the patio and access to the beach. It was walking distance to everything, very clean and had a nice coffee place to grab a latte in the morning."
Reviewed on Jul 20, 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 Santa Barbara Harbor.
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 Granada Theatre 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.
