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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (555 reviews)
"My favorite hotel"
United States
Joshua
The price is NT$21,049
NT$26,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is NT$5,381
NT$6,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,050 reviews)
"Clean room, staff at breakfast are very friendly."
United States
Srinivasa Rao
The price is NT$6,355
NT$7,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,261 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is NT$2,708
NT$3,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,452 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is NT$4,590
NT$5,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
15.3 km from Upper Riviera
The price is NT$28,757
NT$33,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is NT$5,144
NT$5,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (348 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NT$7,988
NT$9,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Inn on Summer Hill

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (243 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is NT$9,672
NT$12,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (1,126 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Kseniya
The price is NT$7,578
NT$8,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is NT$7,448
NT$8,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
La Playa Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff were helpful, friendly and happy. It made for a great experience. The hotel itself was well maintained and the room was fantastic."
Canada
Alan
The price is NT$12,749
NT$14,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Santa Barbara Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is NT$5,220
NT$5,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,091 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is NT$2,295
NT$2,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,012 reviews)
"We love staying here! Great staff and room was super clean"
United States
Abigail
The price is NT$4,617
NT$5,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
The Inn at East Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
6.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,080 reviews)
"Quiet place to stay. "
United States
Geri
The price is NT$6,391
NT$7,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (245 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is NT$3,612
NT$4,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is NT$6,470
NT$7,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is NT$4,745
NT$6,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Montecito Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (649 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NT$2,840
NT$3,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Casa Del Sol
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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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

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

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.

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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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 24 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?
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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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