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Top 10 Hotels in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"It’s a wonderful getaway with the most beautiful ocean views. "
The price is RM760
RM854 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Friendly staff and easy check in"
The price is RM682
RM786 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (178)
"Really nice rooms and the staff was friendly. "
The price is RM487
RM560 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (577)
"Great location near everything! Lovely walking trails and friendly front desk staff."
Casa Del Sol
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1175)
"Nice motel great location "
The price is RM415
RM478 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1153)
"Great hotel"
The price is RM644
RM742 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Private kitchen

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3.0 star property
The price is RM2,119
RM4,118 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1015)
"Now place to stay."
The price is RM342
RM403 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (318)
"Beautiful setting, tastefully decorated rooms that were very comfortable and luxurious "
The price is RM1,262
RM1,439 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (273)
"Excellent property."
The price is RM7,200
RM8,736 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here."
The price is RM1,032
RM1,350 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Montecito Inn
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Our stay here was fabulous! Nearly restaurants are excellent and close to the beach! We love biking in the area and that is a huge bonus!! "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (883)
"Loved the vibe of this place very beautiful and convent location for places and experiences in walking distance "
The price is RM1,249
RM1,593 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great place "
The Inn at East Beach
Palmoro House
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Palmoro House

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (295)
"Great location with friendly staff."
The price is RM911
RM1,166 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Palmoro House
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room amenity

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Would stay here again!"
The price is RM626
RM714 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great location! "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"staff was lovely and the hotel is in an amazing location "
The price is RM1,605
RM1,833 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (868)
"Love this place and would stay again!"
The price is RM966
RM1,101 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (23)
"A great place to stay for a weekend to get away from L.A. "
The price is RM1,256
RM1,604 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Find the best Alta Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito map

Montecito

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

East Beach map

East Beach

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

West Beach map

West Beach

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

Frequently asked questions

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 46 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?

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