Upper Riviera, CA
Santa Barbara
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
"Incredible. One of my top 5 resorts to go to."
Reviewed on 2026/8/9
Hotel Santa Barbara
"Perfectly located in the heart of downtown. Beautiful hotel and polite and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 2026/8/14
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"It’s a fine hotel, the room was clean, plenty of parking & safe. It just needs an update. The staff is really helpful & everyone was kind."
Reviewed on 2026/8/14
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"The rooms were nice, but the room wasn't as clean as I expected it to be. The room had a moldy/wet carpet smell. The ac smelled moldy as well. And right outside the property, there were a couple of homeless in rvs. Very shady & crazy looking people."
Reviewed on 2026/8/15
Where to stay in Upper Riviera
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
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.
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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
