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

A historic church with a bell tower and a fountain in the foreground.
Photo by Leonardo De Leon
Open Photo by Leonardo De Leon

Mission Santa Barbara

9.2/10 (1,948 reviews)
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.
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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 3.278.268 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
3.278.268 ₫
3.743.730 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (892 reviews)
"Really expensive room for what is offered. Good location at the top of State Street. 9:30am ran out of coffee cups and said they would have some tomorrow but it was the end of my stay and I had just checked out with that person?!?"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Orange Tree Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 5.911.420 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
5.911.420 ₫
6.873.798 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,505 reviews)
"Great hotel right on State Street. My only issue is the design of the shower. Very difficult to not get the floor wet with one non-moving piece of glass."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 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
The price is 2.062.966 ₫ per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
2.062.966 ₫
2.479.834 ₫ total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,668 reviews)
"Dropped my daughter at UCSB and stay here because it was the most reasonable price"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is 1.966.961 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
1.966.961 ₫
2.369.841 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 2.874.989 ₫ per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
2.874.989 ₫
3.277.487 ₫ total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (2,688 reviews)
"We were in town for graduation and lodging met our needs. We would stay here again. Only issue we had was the parking spaces are way too narrow. We had a small SUV rental and couldn’t imagine parking a bigger vehicle in between the parked spaces. And, I’m a smaller built person that had to squeeze ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.566.159 ₫ per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
4.566.159 ₫
5.214.267 ₫ total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,287 reviews)
"Prime location across from beach and walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars and shops. Great value compared to many surrounding properties."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Beachside Inn
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Where to stay in Upper East

Find the best Upper East areas 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 area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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

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.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Photo by David Simmington
Open Photo by David Simmington

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.
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West Beach

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

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

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

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