Upper East Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit Upper East
Things to do

Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

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

Orange Tree Inn

Hotel Santa Barbara
"I recommend bringing your own pillow unless you're okay sleeping on what feels akin to a rock. Additionally, the overnight staff was unhelpful and unempathetic to this issue. Other day staff seemingly recognized the issue but had no solution. Lastly, downtown Santa Barbara is overrun with homeless ..."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"I had a two bed room, but there was hardly any space between the beds. The room was always sticky/wet and smelled humid. The ac unit was so temperamental that one degree difference meant freeze or sweat to death. The beds were not comfortable at all and you can feel the coils."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Basic motel very nice Clean, convenient with comfortable beds Good location and easy to get to"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Great location, pleasant staff. Breakfast was just ok, pastries seemed stale. Our main problem was we like to read in bed, and there was no light. I slept on the bed next to the window, and the outlet did not charge my phone. Very dim light. I recommend it for the location."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 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.























