Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Mission Santa Barbara
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Alameda Park
After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Top hotels in Upper East
Orange Tree Inn
Clean comfortable
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Simpson House Inn
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at the Simpson House Inn. It was clean, charming, and beautiful, and we loved our private wrap-around terrace off the Robert & Julia Simpson room. The view of the manicured garden with high hedges and the sound of the trickling fountains below were relaxing. ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Great and clean accommodations. Easy self parking. Thanks
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Great new rooms. Perfect location
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Very nice stay. The approach to the hotel is a bit challenging but the rooms were clean and comfortable. Very nice breakfast as well
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Room was very clean and comfy bed.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper East
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Mission Canyon
Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.
Upper East Travel Guide
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Alameda Park
- Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission
- Alice Keck Memorial Garden
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Butterfly Beach
- Stearns Wharf
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Santa Barbara City College
- Lake Cachuma
- El Capitan State Beach
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Presidio Santa Barbara
