Alta Mesa, CA
Santa Barbara

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Alta Mesa Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara
Great stay. Enjoyed the location near everything. Staff was extremely helpful and very friendly. Thanks for a wonderful visit.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
AC was powerful
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
The location is great. The parking is $10 per day & underground. The breakfast is ok. The staff is nice. However, the showers took 20 minutes to warm up. Also it smelled like sewage when we arrived.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Friendly staff clean rooms and great location
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Clean room, great staff service.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Loved the location. The pond area with ducks and turtles was really cool and unexpected. Even though the property was old, it was updated, well maintained and clean.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Alta Mesa

The Mesa
While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

East Mesa
If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
