Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit Upper East
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Upper East

Orange Tree Inn
"This hotel was awful. There were spiders in our room on the ceiling. There were ants in our bathroom. We had a large gap under our door the door the part where the door closes look like someone could just kick it in. It was really unsafe. On top of the fact that we were told that the facility did ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Simpson House Inn
"Everything about this place was amazing, from the house to the whole staff. Will be returning again. Thank you"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Very clean room, attentive staff, loved the gym."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Air conditioning was too close to one bed. Continental breakfast was...meh."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Great!!"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Wonderful outdoor pond patio... well maintained and very pleasing to see a well appointment outdoor space. Room and services were very well appreciated."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Upper East

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.

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.

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.

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

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.
























