What's it like in Upper East?

Travelers to the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum as part of your Upper East travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Upper East?

Based on our traveler data, Orange Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper East. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and private balconies. Another good option for your stay in the neighborhood is Simpson House Inn .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper East?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations in Upper East to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upper East, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Upper East.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper East?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Upper East, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Upper East with a visit to Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Alameda Park. You could also plan a visit to Mission Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Natural History Museum while you're in the neighborhood. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, Arts and Culture Center, and Arlington Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around Upper East. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Santa Barbara Public Market or Granada Theatre.

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

1. Simpson House Inn

Upper East

Victor

NT$14,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

2. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East

Samantha

NT$4,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.2 km from Upper East

rita

NT$7,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East

Shannon

NT$6,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

5. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper East

Joanna

NT$9,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Upper East

Erica

NT$9,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.3 km from Upper East

Marilyn

NT$9,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3 km from Upper East

JILL

NT$10,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

9. The Presidio

0.7 km from Upper East

Sarah

NT$5,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

10. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 1.3 km from Upper East

michael

NT$4,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

11. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4.4 km from Upper East

michelle

NT$7,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

12. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.1 km from Upper East

Greer

NT$9,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

13. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.4 km from Upper East

Shari

NT$10,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Upper East

Noel

NT$10,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

15. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 2.5 km from Upper East

Vania

NT$4,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

16. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 3.2 km from Upper East

Lori

NT$10,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3 km from Upper East

Liad

NT$9,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

18. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.7 km from Upper East

Paul

NT$14,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

19. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 0.9 km from Upper East

Stephen

NT$7,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 3 km from Upper East

Suzanne

NT$7,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Where to stay in Upper East

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A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

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Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and helpful staff."

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"The hotel was really well located. I could get up in the morning and walk to a lot of areas. The room was fine. The outside deck was nice. The patio pool area was beautiful. The bar and kitchen were good. My only area of concern was the bathroom the bathtub had a lot of mold and looked pretty gross so that just needs to be taken care of, but I thought the property was very nice."

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Our top choices for Upper East hotels

1. Simpson House Inn

2. Orange Tree Inn

3. The Upham Hotel

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

5. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. Inn By The Harbor

9. The Presidio

10. Lemon Tree Inn

11. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

12. La Playa Inn

13. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

14. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

15. Sandpiper Lodge

16. Mason Beach Inn

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

18. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

19. Bath Street Inn

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Where to stay in Upper East

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Upper East Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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