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 25 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.

Top Upper Riviera Hotels

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

Dylan

NT$27,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

17.4 km from Upper Riviera

Stephen

NT$2,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25 km from Upper Riviera

Trevor

NT$5,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.8 km from Upper Riviera

Nancy

NT$6,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

15.8 km from Upper Riviera

Justin

NT$5,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

17.5 km from Upper Riviera

Esther

NT$4,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.6 km from Upper Riviera

Leticia I

NT$6,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera

Sharon

NT$7,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4.8 km from Upper Riviera

Gregory

NT$6,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

5.2 km from Upper Riviera

Anna

NT$8,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 16 - Jun 17

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Ryan

NT$4,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

15.2 km from Upper Riviera

Yanchao

NT$2,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Constantin

NT$6,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Bermet

NT$6,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Deserie

NT$6,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 15 - Jun 16

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Elizabeth

NT$6,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 2 - Jun 3

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

wandi

NT$10,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 2 - Jun 3

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera

Mayya

NT$6,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

4.6 km from Upper Riviera

Scott

NT$4,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Kari

NT$6,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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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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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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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