Upper East, CA
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Mission Santa Barbara
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara with a stop at Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Alameda Park
After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
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
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 County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Butterfly Beach
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 romantic area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Upper East Hotel Deals
Orange Tree Inn
Clean comfortable
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Simpson House Inn
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at the Simpson House Inn. It was clean, charming, and beautiful, and we loved our private wrap-around terrace off the Robert & Julia Simpson room. The view of the manicured garden with high hedges and the sound of the trickling fountains below were relaxing. ...
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
The room was clean, but I had Ants in it. Is there any chance of having housekeeping check while cleaning to see if there ants
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Beautiful hotel. From the lobby to the staircase to the rooms, it was beautiful. There's a water bar on the floors so no need to buy water (both sparkling and still options) which was a nice surprise! Friendly staff too. The only thing I wished for was a speedier elevator but as we were on the second ...
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Very nice stay. The approach to the hotel is a bit challenging but the rooms were clean and comfortable. Very nice breakfast as well
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Room was very clean and comfy bed.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Upper East
Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.
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 Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
Mission Canyon
Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.
