What is Alta Mesa like?

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

How many hotels should 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 accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Alta Mesa.

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

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

The Best Hotels in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Alta Mesa hotels

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1. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

10.7 km from Alta Mesa

₹58,082 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa

Amy

₹30,443 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

3. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.3 km from Alta Mesa

Omar

₹22,724 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.9 km from Alta Mesa

Sean

₹24,493 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.5 km from Alta Mesa

Yoshiko

₹17,451 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

6. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.8 km from Alta Mesa

Richard

₹31,907 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

Kennedy

₹32,881 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa

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₹27,562 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

9. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2 km from Alta Mesa

Ignacio

₹28,466 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

10. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

Adam

₹23,386 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

11. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4 km from Alta Mesa

Joe

₹15,709 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa

Martin

₹16,814 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

13. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

Amy

₹24,084 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

14. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2 km from Alta Mesa

Brian

₹31,109 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

Erica

₹29,172 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

16. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

Dayne

₹35,329 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

17. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa

Steve

₹53,086 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

18. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa

Maria

₹30,211 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

19 km from Alta Mesa

Sergio

₹9,649 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa

Abraham

₹25,964 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Find the best Alta Mesa areas 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 area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top Alta Mesa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"check in was chaotic . She gave us a quick overview of the property, which is more of a compound and not super easy to figure out, but failed to provide the map. The biggest issues was the room wasn't ready till well after 4:00. They were supposed to update us, with a call and they didn't. We were left waiting in reception for a half hour and kept having to wait in line for reception."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent

"The motel was very reasonable. Staff was very nice. It wasn’t a fancy place, but it was still clean. If you just need a place to stay, and not worried about how fancy it’s not, then this is a good place for that if you don’t wanna spend a lot of money."

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was a huge let down. Coffee was good. And there were previously frozen croissants pre-sliced and a conveyor toaster for them. With a little butter and a packet of jam which were fine. But that’s about it. For the price and the advertising I surely expected a bit more of a spread for the Continental Breakfast. You should have seen the faces of surprised dismay on the many tourists who came in after me. They also expected something more."

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Our top choices for Alta Mesa hotels

1. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4. The Upham Hotel

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

6. Inn By The Harbor

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. La Playa Inn

9. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10. Beachside Inn

11. Sandpiper Lodge

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

13. Marina Beach Hotel

14. Lavender Inn by the Sea

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

16. Mason Beach Inn

17. The Eagle Inn

18. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

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West Beach

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Top Alta Mesa Hotel Reviews

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