Upper Riviera Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Upper Riviera
Stay near popular Upper Riviera attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Top hotels in Upper Riviera

El Encanto Santa Barbara
"We lived the experience! Will go back"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Room is clean and modern, has refrigerator with even a freezer space and I can freeze my ice for insulated lunch bag that I need for my medications that need to be refrigerated while I am traveling. This was an unexpected stop off on my way up coast to explore more of California. I became ill on ..."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Nice place but homeless sleeping outside of the hotel, not a great look for them. Room was nice ,clean but if you need to hang anything up good luck. Staff was more than accommodating."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Accommodations were okay. Nice location to pier and marina, A bit expensive but location will demand those kind of prices."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Upper Riviera

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





















