What is Alta Mesa like?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Santa Barbara's Alta Mesa neighborhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Alta Mesa area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 45 Alta Mesa hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Alta Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Alta Mesa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Alta Mesa?

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What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

1000 Steps Beach, Mesa Lane Steps Beach, and Leadbetter Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Alta Mesa. While you're out sightseeing, Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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Our top choices for Alta Mesa hotels

1. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.9 km from Alta Mesa

Michael

₩386,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

2. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.8 km from Alta Mesa

elaine

₩501,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa

Martin

₩343,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.5 km from Alta Mesa

Gloria

₩310,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

5. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

19 km from Alta Mesa

Alex

₩145,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa

Lorena

₩504,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

7. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2 km from Alta Mesa

Brian

₩489,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2 km from Alta Mesa

David

₩452,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

9. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

James

₩431,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

10. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4 km from Alta Mesa

Emily

₩243,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

11. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

Dominique

₩504,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

12. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 3.4 km from Alta Mesa

michael

₩230,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

13. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa

Derrick

₩430,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa

Li

₩398,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

15. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from Alta Mesa

Peter

₩284,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

16. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa

darryl a

₩450,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

17. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26.2 km from Alta Mesa

James

₩319,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

18. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa

Rajnish

₩370,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

19. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.5 km from Alta Mesa

Vy

₩291,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

20. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 2.5 km from Alta Mesa

Nicole

₩330,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

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

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top Alta Mesa Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good

"We stayed here as a family of three with our baby and had a good experience overall. The hotel is reasonably priced, in a convenient location, and has easy parking and a quick check-in process. We had an issue with our first room. The staff fixed it right away, but when the problem came back the next day, they offered to move us to a different room without any hassle. Breakfast is included and has the basics—egg bites, bacon, sausage, hard-boiled eggs, cereal, bagels, pastries, and coffee. Nothing special, and the hot food was pretty salty, but it was convenient. They also put out freshly baked complimentary chocolate chip cookies at 3 p.m. The hotel is pet-friendly, so expect to see dogs around the property. Overall, it's a good value, and we'd stay here again."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a wonderful place to stay. I had a great night sleep and a great breakfast. My room was perfect! The bed was so comfortable, and the kitchen was so big and had everything one would need for an extended stay. Everything was great! I wish I had another day there. I will be sure to stay here again on my next trip. It was a 10 out of 10."

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Our top choices for Alta Mesa hotels

1. The Upham Hotel

2. Inn By The Harbor

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

5. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

7. Lavender Inn by the Sea

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

9. Marina Beach Hotel

10. Sandpiper Lodge

11. Hotel Santa Barbara

12. Lemon Tree Inn

13. Casa Iglesia

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

16. La Playa Inn

17. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

18. Harbor House Inn

19. The Inn at East Beach

20. Villa Rosa Inn

Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Alta Mesa Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

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