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 46 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?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Alta Mesa, click here .

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

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

19 km from Alta Mesa

Teresa

₩144,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26.2 km from Alta Mesa

Raffy

₩342,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

17.1 km from Alta Mesa

Yanchao

₩139,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from Alta Mesa

Peter

₩305,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.2 km from Alta Mesa

Leticia I

₩324,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

19.2 km from Alta Mesa

Jacqueline

₩323,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Sandpiper Lodge

4 km from Alta Mesa

Nancy

₩218,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

7.6 km from Alta Mesa

Shubhrangshu

₩390,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

4.1 km from Alta Mesa

Phillip

₩223,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.5 km from Alta Mesa

Pamela

₩271,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Lemon Tree Inn

3.4 km from Alta Mesa

Shanna

₩244,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

4.2 km from Alta Mesa

Silveria M

₩227,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa

Derrick

₩472,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2 km from Alta Mesa

Brian

₩496,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.8 km from Alta Mesa

Andrea

₩362,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 4.3 km from Alta Mesa

Alec

₩572,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.4 km from Alta Mesa

Jenny

₩313,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

7.3 km from Alta Mesa

Anthony

₩538,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.3 km from Alta Mesa

Kristine

₩386,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Inn on Summer Hill

11.5 km from Alta Mesa

Dawn

₩617,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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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 East Beach.

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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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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