Upper East Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A church with two domes and a cross in front.
A historic church with a bell tower and a fountain in the foreground.
A church with two domes and a cross in front.
An old stone building with a wooden door, surrounded by purple flowers.
A church with two domes and a mountain range in the background.

Stay near popular Upper East attractions


Top hotels in Upper East

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 out of 5
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is 3.309.894 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
3.309.894 ₫
3.779.846 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (854 reviews)
"I let the staff and property manager know that there were crawling bed bugs in the sheets, blanket and bedspread. We aired out to get the all off but still some through. I suggested they fumigate the room and throw away all bedding. The hairdryer didn't work, and room phone not even plugged into ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Orange Tree Inn
Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5 out of 5
121 East Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is 8.894.158 ₫ per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
8.894.158 ₫
11.921.961 ₫ total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (730 reviews)
"Our stay was a fairy tale. We only stayed one night but it was a welcome respite. I was transported to England. A beautiful garden with soothing fountains and a quaint garden and delicious. Frank, Hailey and Dana greeted us like old friends. Top notch hospitality. One of the best places. We will ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Simpson House Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 7.808.618 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
7.808.618 ₫
9.079.861 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,461 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay for our mini-honeymoon! The room is very comfortable with a great location near many restaurants, coffee shops, and places to drink wine. The staff were all friendly and very, very helpful! There is a mild amount of noise being near State street but nothing that diminishes ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.222.357 ₫ per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
2.222.357 ₫
2.664.443 ₫ total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,520 reviews)
"Hotel overbooked several people including us waiting for room they never materialized. Cops had to be called because of altercation between staff and guests. Did not stay here, they never got us a room. People slept outside in their cars in the parking lot."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 3.795.031 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
3.795.031 ₫
4.326.335 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,614 reviews)
"The breakfast was a huge let down. Coffee was good. And there were previously frozen croissants pre-sliced and a conveyor toaster for them. With a little butter and a packet of jam which were fine. But that’s about it. For the price and the advertising I surely expected a bit more of a spread for ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is 5.332.607 ₫ per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
5.332.607 ₫
6.275.029 ₫ total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,148 reviews)
"Everything was clean organized and convenient"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.



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