Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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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.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Top hotels in Upper East

Orange Tree Inn
The Manager, Orlando, was extremely helpful and even checked on me because I was very sick. He brought me ice and coffee when zi could barely get out of bed. Amenities were great and the bed was extremely comfortable. Got a vheap rate
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Simpson House Inn
Best California hotel experience I’ve had. The property is secluded due to the surrounding hedges. True hospitality and timeless coziness. Great place to relax during any kind of weather. The wrap around porch is really special. I didn’t like the gas fire place as it made my whole room smell like ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
I liked all it had to offer except for the room A/C/heater… it was so noisy on and we had a hard time having it on at night. Also wall seem very thin, we heard the TV noise from next door at night. But overall it was clean and staff on site were all very kind and friendly. Also loved the heated pool, ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Room stayed spotless the whole 3 days I was there and the staff was courteous and answers all my concerns expeditiously Breakfast was excellent. Only issues were room was a bit noisy and whoever decided to put fox news on in the breakfast area needs to understand in this toxic timethat that playing ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Very smooth check in
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Stay was ok. Room could be cleaner specially the bathroom. Hot complimentary breakfast was good, overall it was a ok.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025








