What is Upper Riviera like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's Upper Riviera neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Upper Riviera travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Upper Riviera.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

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.

The Best Hotels in Upper Riviera, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

Dylan

20.952.320 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.9 km from Upper Riviera

Gloria

5.340.350 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

3. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Richard

9.050.834 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

4. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

Brian

8.254.366 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Leanne

5.654.416 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Martin

6.663.394 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

7. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Upper Riviera

Michael

6.891.097 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

8. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Vy

5.679.896 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.6 km from Upper Riviera

Dominique

9.098.871 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

10. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4.3 km from Upper Riviera

Emily

4.393.319 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Lorena

9.094.336 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge

12. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera

Victoria

5.591.288 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

13. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 3.1 km from Upper Riviera

michael

3.950.180 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

14. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

James

7.787.129 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

15. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 3.6 km from Upper Riviera

Melanie

7.561.832 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

16. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

darryl a

8.136.995 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera

David

7.936.678 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

18. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Lilly

9.592.202 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Front of property

19. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.8 km from Upper Riviera

Yessica

6.936.362 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

20. Ala Mar by the Sea

West Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

James

5.713.361 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera 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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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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.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

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

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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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was very clean, and the entire property was quiet and peaceful. Everyone mostly kept to themselves, which made for a relaxing stay. The air conditioning worked amazingly it kept the room nice and cold, which was especially appreciated during the warmer weather. The pool was also clean and well maintained. The only minor downside was that there wasn't a microwave in the room. However, there is a shared microwave located in the laundry room next to the washers, dryers, and vending machines, so it wasn't a huge inconvenience. As for the staff, we honestly didn't interact with them much, so I can't fairly comment on the service. We didn't need to ask for anything during our stay. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and would definitely consider staying here again."

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"The property is indeed unique - - beautiful architecture - our room however was extremely overpriced for having it face a parking lot and garbage area . The room itself was clean although the carpet had several spots all over. For 1300 / night I would expect more, at least a bigger property with more to do … The pool area was the best thing we experienced in the hotel although they didn’t really have food or drink service - waiters would show up maybe once / hour. They are located in the best Santa Barbara Funk Zone as it’s called but that also within 2 min walk of commercial transportation train tracks."

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our family trip with beachside inn. The staff was very friendly and helped us get adjoining rooms. the parking was easy and were able to walk around. Since it was hot the pool was nice and clean. The breakfast buffet was a nice way to start the day, especially with our picky little eaters. overall nice stay."

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

1. El Encanto Santa Barbara

2. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. Lavender Inn by the Sea

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. The Upham Hotel

8. The Inn at East Beach

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10. Sandpiper Lodge

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

12. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

13. Lemon Tree Inn

14. Marina Beach Hotel

15. Beachside Inn

16. La Playa Inn

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

18. Santa Barbara Inn

19. Casa Jardin

20. Ala Mar by the Sea

Where to stay in Upper Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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