Upper Riviera
Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Harbor
4.5/5(16 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
5/5(1 review)
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
5/5(4 reviews)
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
4.5/5(12 reviews)
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Butterfly Beach
5/5(1 review)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Upper State Street
4.5/5(27 reviews)
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
CA $94
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
CA $52
per adult
100% 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 $75
per adult
Upper Riviera Hotel Deals
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $1,085 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
CA $1,085
CA $1,340 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 Santa Barbara ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (570 reviews)
"Man this place is awesome!!!! Perfect place for couples to unwind. Very sexy! Food is awesome staff is awesome and waitstaff was over the top. Can’t wait to see what the new owners do w the place."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $249 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
CA $249
CA $289 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
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! (1,167 reviews)
"Great and nice staff"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $208 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
CA $208
CA $248 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (2,268 reviews)
"Clean room"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $242 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
CA $242
CA $276 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,199 reviews)
"Minor items: my room was quite a distance from the water heater, so it took 10 minutes to get hot water in the shower. Also the TV reception was intermittent, which must have something to do with the cable provider. Again, these are minor and did not effect my stay."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $337 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
CA $337
CA $392 total
Jun 9 - Jun 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! (1,387 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice very clean. The staff was wonderful. It’s just that $30 a day parking but I know that’s what they’re charging nowadays. The only thing is we expected breakfast because they said they had breakfast. I thought may be a Continental breakfast , but there was none of that, There ..."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $149 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
CA $149
CA $170 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
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! (2,466 reviews)
"The hotel was very well maintained and a great bargain in Santa Barbara. The room was extremely clean and large. The bathroom was very nicely laid out. Breakfast was very convenient and the property was in a great location in town. The property is older but that didn’t detract from anything during ..."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 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 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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
