Alta Mesa Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A historic building with a bell tower, arches, and a fountain.

Things to do


Top hotels in Alta Mesa

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
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The price is ฿8,613 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿8,613
฿10,015 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,418 reviews)
"First time stay. The property is newly renovated in the old Santa Barbara Spanish style, Our room was clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed coffee and a bite to eat for breakfast. We loved the yoghurt with chia seeds and blueberries. The espresso was delicious. The server was fun to talk to and ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,271 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,271
฿4,869 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,519 reviews)
"We liked Staff and Cleanliness."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,999 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿6,999
฿8,133 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,223 reviews)
"The breakfast was fine. The front desk was great. The rooms were disappointing. It was very small and old. My main concern, there were NO drawers or hooks anywhere for our clothes. We had to live out of our suitcases all week. We had to put our suitcases on the bed after it was made. No desk. Almost ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,278 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿6,278
฿7,420 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,275 reviews)
"small facility but clean and recently updated Walking distance to nice restaurants. would come again!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,734 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿2,734
฿3,217 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,367 reviews)
"Room was clean , definitely not bad for the price. Staff was friendly. Would recommend if you are looking for a budget friendly stay in Santa Barbara."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,162 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿8,162
฿9,320 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,220 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel several times and don’t remember being placed where it was so noisy! First, my room was by the pool and we requested to be moved! Then we were placed overlooking the park (the busy intersection) of cars and trucks speeding by throughout the night! Next time I will contact ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Beachside Inn
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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Find the best Alta Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.



Alta Mesa Travel Guide