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 County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. 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.
Upper East Hotel Deals
Orange Tree Inn
We got to our room and found ants all over the room. We went to let them know and asked for a different room. The staff member apologized and was kind enough to upgrade our room as well. It was really sweet and made our trip even better.
Reviewed on 2026/4/4
Simpson House Inn
Service was excellent. When we arrived, we were greeted and shown around the property, assisted with the luggage and showed us to our room. For breakfast, we arrived a little early, but the waiter and kitchen staff accommodated us as we needed to head up the coast to the Monterey area. The grounds ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/4
Hotel Santa Barbara
Beautiful location and convenient to walking to beach..About a 20 minute walk and feels safe to walk even at night. Hotel was clean and rooms were very nice
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Sandpiper Lodge
My family and I had a nice stay here during Spring Break. We really liked that the pool was nicely heated and the wifi was working much better than when we last stayed in December 2025. Would love to see some more breakfast options added such as hot items and hot chocolate for the kids.
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Staff was very standoffish. Bathroom was dirty. Generally not my usual experience with Hyatt as I am usually a frequent Hyatt user. Also extremely noisy throughout the day.
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The pictures were definitely misleading and shot with a wide angle camera and maybe a bit of touch up. The room was small, dim and definitely did not have the "retro" vibe the pictures are going for. The staff at check-in wasnt rude, but definitely not friendly either. Our biggest issue was with ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
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.
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze.
