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

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"The beds were not comfortable and had someone with a dog next door that kept barking"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Lovely pool/hottub, great breakfast options, room spacious with microwave and refrigerator, helpful staff. Convenient location, great amenities (although no liquid soap by sink often mistook lotion for it), great value for the price!"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"Had trouble closing the bathroom door. Had to keep slamming it and it still wouldn't stay closed. Finally had to shove a bath towel to keep it from opening while I was taking a shower. I reported this to the front desk at checkout. Breakfast was not what I was expecting for the Hyatt, low quality ..."
Reviewed on 5 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 Arlington 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.





















