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 47 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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Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

17.1 km from Alta Mesa

"This hotel is transitioning ownership from Motel 6 to vagabond Inn. It is a super nice property and I imagine it is the best dollar value for the area by far. We needed a place to stay for an early morning commitment in Santa Barbara. The cheapest thing we could find in Santa Barbara was a hostel stay and that hostel stay would have been more expensive, way less private, And way louder. Very happy with this. Highly recommend."

Caitlin

₩146,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26.2 km from Alta Mesa

Amanda

₩310,736 total

includes taxes & fees

May 21 - May 22

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa

Sharon

₩285,470 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Inn on Summer Hill

11.5 km from Alta Mesa

Dawn

₩362,031 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

15.1 km from Alta Mesa

"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...

Denise

₩384,728 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from Alta Mesa

Justin

₩290,711 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.3 km from Alta Mesa

Chaoqun

₩314,933 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

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

Casa Del Sol

19.2 km from Alta Mesa

Esther

₩222,006 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

4 km from Alta Mesa

Demian

₩194,617 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View (Patio, Upstairs) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 1.8 km from Alta Mesa

Ryan

₩254,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.8 km from Alta Mesa

Joyce Marie

₩304,241 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

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

Montecito Inn

7.3 km from Alta Mesa

Anna

₩335,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.2 km from Alta Mesa

Leticia I

₩307,913 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

Vincent

₩249,393 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.4 km from Alta Mesa

Olga

₩260,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.5 km from Alta Mesa

nathan

₩255,035 total

includes taxes & fees

May 21 - May 22

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3.9 km from Alta Mesa

₩583,224 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Luxury House | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

The Craft House Inn

1.7 km from Alta Mesa

Norma

₩352,987 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Casa Riviera

Laguna, 2.6 km from Alta Mesa

Nancy

₩400,562 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

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

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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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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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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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West Beach

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

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East Beach

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

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Top Alta Mesa Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

8/10 Good

"great comfy beds and pillows."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for 2 nights as a solo traveler and had a great experience. The hotel is older but very well maintained, and my room was spotless. I felt safe and comfortable the entire stay. Breakfast was basic but totally fine, plus there are plenty of great food options nearby. Check-in and check-out were both quick and easy. Would definitely stay again!"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"We were able to check in early. We arrived a couple of hours before check in time and the desk agent was very accommodating to let us in early and also change our room from an upstairs to a downstairs. The room was very clean, comfortable and well stocked with toiletries and even a bottle of sparkling wine. The hotel hosts a nice wine, cheese and warm cookies every afternoon at 4:30. The breakfast is a typical hotel breakfast, ample but not great. The beach and piers are within walking distance as are several nice restaurants. A good, convenient and very nice hotel."

The Milo

8/10 Good

"Pros: The location of Hotel Milo is perfect! Right across from the ocean/pier! We borrowed bikes from the hotel and biked along the bike path. The pool was almost empty so we were able to use a nice padded lounger. A guitarist performed on the hotel patio and there were drinks for purchase. Cons: The room was super small, had an uncomfortable mattress, had a huge plate glass window in front of the bed, no chair to sit on in the room or dresser to place your clothes."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

4/10 Poor

"The staff were all great, especially at the front desk. I cannot recall their names sadly but everyone who worked there on May 10-12th was great. The room was also nice and decent. These are why I gave even a few scores. However, from what I saw the only wifi option was paid wifi. That is absurd especially in this day and age where almost everything is online. I cannot rate highly or recommend a place to stay where wifi is not included in the booking for no further charge. This must change for me to consider Ramada again. Thank you."

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Our top choices for Alta Mesa hotels

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Iglesia

Inn on Summer Hill

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Del Sol

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Beachside Inn

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

The Inn at East Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

The Craft House Inn

Casa Riviera

Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Alta Mesa Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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