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 26 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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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

John

NT$23,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

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

Oscar

40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Larry

NT$6,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

15.2 km from Upper Riviera

Gary

NT$2,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25 km from Upper Riviera

Tammy

NT$5,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

15.8 km from Upper Riviera

Philip

NT$4,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Emilie

NT$10,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Casa Del Sol

17.5 km from Upper Riviera

Everardo

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

jAvier

Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera

Thomas

NT$4,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.6 km from Upper Riviera

Richard

NT$6,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Nicholas

NT$6,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

John

NT$10,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

17.4 km from Upper Riviera

MARIDIE

NT$2,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera

Irene

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera

Elizabeth

NT$5,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Kritika

The Milo

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Angela

NT$7,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Ver

NT$7,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 3 km from Upper Riviera

Guillermo

NT$4,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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