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1. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,884 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, room exceeded expectations"
United States
Thomas
The price is ₩454,360
₩518,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Inn By The Harbor

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,114 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is ₩427,734
₩487,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.9 km from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Canada
Michael
The price is ₩339,864
₩387,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
The Upham Hotel

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.5 km from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"Facilities were clean and the restaurant was great."
United States
Gloria
The price is ₩288,091
₩328,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

5. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
19 km from Alta Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,444 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs."
United States
Teresa
The price is ₩125,212
₩147,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

6. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2 km from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,336 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is ₩454,360
₩518,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Lavender Inn by the Sea

7. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,327 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is ₩318,359
₩374,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is ₩416,331
₩474,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
La Playa Inn

9. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
26.2 km from Alta Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful location."
United States
Patricia
The price is ₩323,221
₩363,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

10. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4 km from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,556 reviews)
"Location, pool, hottub, breakfast, in room fridge& microwave---great value for price!"
United States
Nancy
The price is ₩213,053
₩242,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Sandpiper Lodge

11. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,147 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is ₩413,659
₩471,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Marina Beach Hotel

12. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2 km from Alta Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,411 reviews)
"Great position, friendly staff, property design & appearance great, rooms comfortable"
Australia
David
The price is ₩441,249
₩503,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

13. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,222 reviews)
"Stay went great would definitely be stopping in again on the next trip out…"
United States
Oscar
The price is ₩337,673
₩385,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Beachside Inn

14. Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is ₩303,740
₩456,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Casa Iglesia

15. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,434 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is ₩405,131
₩471,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Santa Barbara

16. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.6 km from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,545 reviews)
"Room was clean and service was great"
United States
Peter
The price is ₩275,511
₩317,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
3.4 km from Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,331 reviews)
"The patio area was great, great location, will stay here again."
United States
Shanna
The price is ₩209,131
₩238,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Lemon Tree Inn

18. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,200 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street."
United States
Alan
The price is ₩313,771
₩358,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

19. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is ₩295,152
₩336,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Harbor House Inn

20. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.8 km from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (456 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ₩259,749
₩296,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

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

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.

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.

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

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

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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Frequently asked questions

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?
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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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