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 21 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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1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

Dylan

NT$24,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

2. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera

McKenna

NT$10,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera

Kennedy

NT$10,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Joanna

NT$8,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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

5. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Mario

NT$12,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

6. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Ismael Vasquez

NT$6,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

7. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Richard

NT$10,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.2 km from Upper Riviera

Omar

NT$8,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

9. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.9 km from Upper Riviera

Anita

NT$6,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

10. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Julianne

NT$9,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

11. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera

Sheila

NT$7,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 2.3 km from Upper Riviera

Erica

NT$9,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

13. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera

Adam

NT$7,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Ignacio

NT$9,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

15. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera

Shari

NT$9,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

16. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4.3 km from Upper Riviera

Joe

NT$5,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

17. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.9 km from Upper Riviera

Mary

NT$20,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

18. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Adolfo

NT$10,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

19. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 2 km from Upper Riviera

Victor

NT$15,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

20. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Julia

NT$6,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 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.

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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.

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