Upper Riviera Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Top hotels in Upper Riviera

El Encanto Santa Barbara
"Man this place is awesome!!!! Perfect place for couples to unwind. Very sexy! Food is awesome staff is awesome and waitstaff was over the top. Can’t wait to see what the new owners do w the place."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Everything was first class. Enjoyed my stay very much."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Pros: The room was clean and in good condition. We liked the lagoon in the property where you can feed the fish, turtles, koi, ducks, and geese. The free breakfast has enough of varieties, scramble egg, sausage, pancake, toast, bagel, juicy, milk, coffee, etc but it's the same exact selection every ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Staff was mindful, immediately attended to any questions I had. Walter ck'ed us in. Jake helped with a WiFi question I had. Elizabeth recommended an awesome Italian restaurant within walking distance (Toma)... was very quiet except for the occasional hot rodder a couple blocks away on Cabrillo. would ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Beachside Inn
"Thanks"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Clean room, nice breakfast"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 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.




















