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

Hotel Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"At the last minute, I was unable to come, so my adult daughter stayed there alone. She raved about the facility and the staff, so this review is based on her rave and on both her conversations with Dorothy and my phone conversation with Dorothy. She was unusually friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"It definitely was giving seedy motel. The room was moist and smelled like mildew. There was hair from the previous guest left in the shower, the towels were small and scratchy, and I was scared to walk on the floor barefoot. It got the job done, but I felt dirty the whole time I was there."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

Beachside Inn
"We enjoyed our stay. Thank you"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Such a great location to the sea front and to Stearns Wharf. The staff were also really friendly and the room was great. I will say though if you have super thick/long hair like I do, the showers will take longer as the water pressure isn’t very strong (just my opinion though.) For men and for women ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
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 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.





















