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 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 Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
Top hotels in Upper East

Orange Tree Inn
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Simpson House Inn
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 6 Aug 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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse 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 Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara County Courthouse 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 Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Alameda Park
- Alice Keck Memorial Garden
- Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Stearns Wharf
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara City College
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- El Capitan State Beach
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Sandpiper Golf Club
- Lotusland