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 24 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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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

22 Apr - 23 Apr

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.8 km from Upper Riviera

karla

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25 km from Upper Riviera

Mike

includes taxes & fees

30 Apr - 1 May

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

16.3 km from Upper Riviera

Abraham

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

17.4 km from Upper Riviera

Arturo

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.6 km from Upper Riviera

Richard

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

15.3 km from Upper Riviera

includes taxes & fees

4 Apr - 5 Apr

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

15.8 km from Upper Riviera

Natalia

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Inn on Summer Hill

9.3 km from Upper Riviera

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

17.5 km from Upper Riviera

Gerardo

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3 km from Upper Riviera

Anaiah

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

17.5 km from Upper Riviera

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

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

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Margo

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4.8 km from Upper Riviera

Jeanine

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

15.2 km from Upper Riviera

Christine

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Kseniya

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.3 km from Upper Riviera

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

La Playa Inn

West Beach, 3.5 km from Upper Riviera

Eva

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 3.2 km from Upper Riviera

Kelsie

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 6.2 km from Upper Riviera

Paul

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

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Our guide on where to stay in Upper Riviera

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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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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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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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.

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Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, very clean."

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

2/10 Terrible

"There was no management staff available in person—everything was handled through apps and text messages, which made the experience feel impersonal and frustrating. The only staff I encountered on-site were janitorial and groundskeeping workers. The pool was small and NOT HEATED, making it too cold to use. As a result, around 20 guests—including children—were crowded into a small jacuzzi (maximum 6 persons), which felt uncomfortable and far from relaxing. Overall, this was very disappointing for a so-called luxury resort. Based on this experience, I would not choose to stay with Hilton again."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

4/10 Poor

"Our room had foul smell when first entering. The carpet is separating right as you walk in the room. The pictures online are not reflective of the room we received #27. It was also located on the third level causing us to carry our luggage even further. I will not be staying here again. "

El Encanto Santa Barbara

2/10 Terrible

"I have been staying at this hotel for years. This is the third time that I have been given a different room from the one I booked. This time the room was basically the size of a closet. The room I booked had a sofa, sitting area, bench at the foot of the bed, separate tub and walk in shower, etc. The room I was given had no sofa, no sitting area, no bench at the foot of the bed, and a combo sink/tub. And it was over $1k a night. I will not be staying there again."

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Our top choices for Upper Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Casa Del Sol

Santa Barbara Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

La Playa Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Our guide on where to stay in Upper Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Upper Riviera Hotel Reviews

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