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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (561 reviews)
"My favorite hotel"
United States
Joshua
The price is NT$21,375
NT$26,712 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is NT$5,880
NT$6,605 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NT$6,611
NT$7,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Inn on Summer Hill

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,273 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is NT$3,005
NT$3,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (257 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is NT$3,733
NT$4,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,473 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is NT$4,813
NT$5,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is NT$5,662
NT$6,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (408 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless and staff was fantastic. Location very convenient to freeway and fun restaurants."
United States
Kathleen
The price is NT$6,975
NT$7,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is NT$4,342
NT$4,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
The Inn at East Beach

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (657 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NT$3,523
NT$4,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Casa Del Sol

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is NT$5,381
NT$7,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Montecito Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Upper Riviera
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NT$5,305
NT$8,391 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Casa Riviera

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,208 reviews)
"Good place for stay"
United States
Marie
The price is NT$5,950
NT$7,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,107 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is NT$2,417
NT$2,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (262 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is NT$9,574
NT$12,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is NT$5,167
NT$5,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is NT$6,226
NT$7,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
La Playa Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is NT$6,690
NT$7,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.7 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is NT$5,694
NT$6,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
The Craft House Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,080 reviews)
"Clean room, staff at breakfast are very friendly."
United States
Srinivasa Rao
The price is NT$5,539
NT$6,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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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

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.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

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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Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riviera like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighborhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Upper Riviera?
Based on our traveler data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations in Upper Riviera 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 Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Upper Riviera.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upper Riviera?
For additional details about updating your trip to Upper Riviera or cancelling it, click here.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Upper Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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