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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (550 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is NZ$1,246
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Mini fridge

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,068 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Best stay ever "
United States
Tammy
The price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,410 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Surfing/boogie boarding

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (235 reviews)
"Nice staff"
United States
Juan
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach nearby

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Upper Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (640 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol
Deluxe Room

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Upper Riviera
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel, love the staff!"
Canada
Bernard
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Town and Country Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Upper Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$432
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Inn on Summer Hill
Free daily continental breakfast

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Upper Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,192 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Sandpiper Lodge
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.4 km from Upper Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,250 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (208 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is NZ$538
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (297 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is NZ$2,612
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Upper Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice room and ambiance with good hospitality "
United States
Ankush
The price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is NZ$480
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Santa Barbara Inn
Free daily continental breakfast

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Upper Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,323 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much"
United States
christy
The price is NZ$392
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Lavender Inn by the Sea
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,131 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,096 reviews)
"Nice Stay and plenty of variety for breakfast "
United States
Jacqueline
The price is NZ$319
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
6.2 km from Upper Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,037 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and the room was great. Very comfortable bed."
United States
William
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Our guide on where to stay in Upper Riviera

Find the best Upper Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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West Beach

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

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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.

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Janita 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Frequently asked questions

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.
What's a favourite place to stay in Upper Riviera?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Upper Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Upper Riviera?
Expedia has 26 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.

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