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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (536)
"Impeccable everything, incredible staff and service throughout our stay. They were lovely to our toddler son, we loved every bit of our experience and are already planning our return. "
United States
Lauren
The price is NT$16,470
NT$21,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - 2026/1/20
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (967)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is NT$3,655
NT$4,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - 2026/1/21
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1106)
"Great accommodation "
United States
Cheryl
The price is NT$5,956
NT$6,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1202)
"Great location, family friendly "
United States
Ami
The price is NT$3,261
NT$3,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.9 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is NT$5,410
NT$6,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1366)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is NT$3,455
NT$3,980 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1006)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is NT$4,096
NT$4,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - 2026/1/3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (359)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is NT$4,663
NT$5,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - 2026/1/21
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1097)
"Clean room, friendly staff, one of the better breakfast places "
United States
Marrissa
The price is NT$4,348
NT$4,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - 2026/1/8
Beachside Inn
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (2007)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1826)
"Love the architecture / courtyard of the hotel"
United States
Ohlisa
The price is NT$5,268
NT$6,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - 2026/1/14
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (588)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is NT$4,049
NT$4,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - 2026/1/21
Haley Hotel
Free daily continental breakfast
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1300)
"Clean property walking distance to the beach, very friendly staff, delicious breakfast and happy hour my husband and I we really enjoy riding their bike to the beach. We will definitely go back there "
United States
Farnaz
The price is NT$5,268
NT$6,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - 2026/1/14
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (1011)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is NT$2,191
NT$2,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Exterior
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1310)
"Clean, great room, and amazing staff."
United States
Pedro
The price is NT$5,671
NT$6,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - 2026/1/16
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Exterior
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (991)
"Great location "
United States
Jordyn
The price is NT$7,058
NT$9,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is NT$4,249
NT$4,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - 2026/1/20
Marina Beach Motel
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Property entrance
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.6 out of 10, Good, (307)
"Very friendly and gracious staff. The sister property is lovely. There is a significant construction project in the lot across the street which detracted from the charm of the neighborhood. "
United States
Amy
The price is NT$3,942
NT$5,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - 2026/1/20
Palmoro House
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1499)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is NT$6,175
NT$7,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - 2026/1/8
The Milo
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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.

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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.

West Beach

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

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms friendly staff "
Carlos 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sandpiper Lodge

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 Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property 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.

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