Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara

Visit Alta Mesa
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

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

Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara
Top hotels in Alta Mesa

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Good location!"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"Clean, easy access to Earl Warren Equestrian center, super breakfast, nice hot tub too."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Nice room, staff, quite, and safe. Close to the freeway and also they allow dogs."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater 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.





















