Upper East, CA
Santa Barbara





Popular places to visit

Mission Santa Barbara
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara with a stop at 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 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 Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Upper East Hotel Deals

Simpson House Inn
Breakfast was incredible and staff was excellent. It was raining during our stay and we rarely felt the need to go off property. However, when we did everything was super convenient.
Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Orange Tree Inn
Great host and late night check in
Reviewed on 17 January 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
From start to finish, from top to bottom, an exceptional stay. The staff was incredibly helpful and nice: we arrived early, but they gave us a great corner room overlooking State Street, and when they found out, it was my birthday, they sent up a little bottle of wine and some chocolates. The rooms ...
Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
End to end outstanding experience. Beautiful property, ideal location, INCREDIBLE food, and delightfully comfy room.
Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Room is very nice and you get complementary breakfast! Cant beat that.
Reviewed on 17 January 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Friendly staff, ample parking, great location and pretty quiet. Rooms spacious and clean but they are pretty dated. Could use a makeover and newer smart TV’s but the bed was very comfortable and no bad odors. All in all, good value
Reviewed on 18 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Upper East

Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.

Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater.

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.

Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

Mission Canyon
Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.
Upper East, CA
- Mission Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Alice Keck Memorial Garden
- Alameda Park
- Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- University of California
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- Santa Barbara Bowl
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Butterfly Beach
- Upper State Street
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Stearns Wharf
- Goleta Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Santa Barbara City College
- Lake Cachuma
- Westmont College
- Arlington Theater
- Isla Vista Beach
- Miramar Beach
- El Capitan State Beach
- Leadbetter Beach
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- East Beach
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- MOXI
- Lobero Theater
- Presidio Santa Barbara
- Earl Warren Showgrounds
