Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
฿1,160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
฿2,283
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
฿1,258
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
฿325
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara
฿673
per adult
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,615 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿2,615
฿3,144 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,615 reviews)
"Parking and AC 👍👍 Pool👍"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,503 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,503
฿3,016 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,406 reviews)
"no kleenex in the room and staff could not help me get on the internet......no instructions in the room"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,185 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,185
฿4,771 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (2,664 reviews)
"Clean room daily and good coffee in room. Continental breakfast is a 5 out of 10. The drive way entry into hotel is very confusing frustrated drivers trying to exit and some driving in at same time"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is ฿21,655 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿21,655
฿27,624 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"In every thing was great thanks"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,024 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿8,024
฿9,331 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,483 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean hotel and room. Really loud bar directly next to the hotel. Overall a little pricey for what it is."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,445 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,445
฿7,588 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,179 reviews)
"Good stay, air conditioning in room was very loud."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
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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 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 Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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.
