Upper Riviera, CA
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Stay near popular Upper Riviera attractions
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
$69
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
$38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht
$65
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Upper Riviera Hotel Deals
El Encanto Santa Barbara
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
$728 nightly
The price is $831 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$831 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and 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 ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
$247 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$282 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and 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! (1,500 reviews)
"Hotel was located in the center of everything. Steps away from shopping and restaurants. Staff were really nice and accommodating, they would have freshly baked cookies for guests. Definitely will be returning."
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$95 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and 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! (1,675 reviews)
"Loved the place"
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
$87 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$101 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,464 reviews)
"The rooms were very tidy and clean!!!! We loved the parking."
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
$110 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$125 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and 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! (2,677 reviews)
"Very friendly, professional staff. Easy check in and out. Very nice room. Clean and nicely decorated. Comfy bed, good strong shower. The only issue we had was the air conditioner was pretty noisy. Cooled just fine but woke me up when it turned on and off."
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
$173 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$198 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and 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! (1,283 reviews)
"La proximité avec le bord de la mer."
Reviewed on Sep 17, 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.
Photo by David Simmington
Open Photo by David Simmington
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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
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Open Photo by robb image
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.
