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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
Carpinteria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1370)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
Goleta
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Clean room friendly staff. Nice hot showers!"
United States
Daniel
The price is NZ$312
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (130)
"Very tidy and most comfortable."
United States
Flamingstar
Casa De La Vina

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
Carpinteria
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1108)
"Great accommodation "
United States
Cheryl
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (91)
"Was a 5-Star experience across the board! We will certainly be staying here again!"
United States
Kevin
The price is NZ$374
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Casa Riviera

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is NZ$350
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
La Playa Inn

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Goleta
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (959)
"Clean room and nice staff. "
United States
Christine
The price is NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Wonderful setting, perfect location and easy shopping"
United States
Leah
The price is NZ$322
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Riviera Beach House
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Frequently asked questions

Looking for LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Upper East?
Book a place where you can be yourself! You'll find Upper East hotels that are members of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association on Expedia. Discover the people, places and traditions found only in Upper East.
What should I see while I'm in Upper East?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Upper East has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Alice Keck Memorial Garden.
What is an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Upper East?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels are places where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers are proudly welcomed. We have worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of gay-friendly hotels worldwide. In Upper East, hotels affiliated with IGLTA operate in a spirit of inclusiveness, prioritising a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from an LGBTQ-friendly Upper East hotel?
Stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Upper East and the staff will help you explore the local gay scene and the LGBTQ+ culture. Many of our LGBTQ-friendly accommodation options offer community-specific packages, exclusive tours and opportunities for social interaction.

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