Alta Mesa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Santa Barbara Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Stearns Wharf
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(10 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

Upper State Street
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Butterfly Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

5/5(1 review)

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

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Activities

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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

NZ$219
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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4 Day Tour of the Golden West

NZ$1,452
Per adult
4 Day Tour of the Golden West
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Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking

NZ$4,488
Per adult
Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking
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5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

NZ$154
Per adult
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

NZ$97
Per adult
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
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Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

NZ$16
Per adult
Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll
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Our pick of the best Alta Mesa Hotel Deals

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$249 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
NZ$249
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"My stay was very peaceful and quiet. The location was very convenient for dining and visiting local sights."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Sandpiper Lodge
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$398 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
NZ$398
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,304 reviews)
"Thanks"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$492 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
NZ$492
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,116 reviews)
"Beautiful property and maintained well. Great location but unfortunately, it needs a major overhaul in the rooms , old outdated furniture . There is no comfortable spot on the property to sit snd lounge, metal chairs, are very uncomfortable to sit and relax.On the website, it showed you breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is NZ$294 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$294
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"We came for a graduation ceremony at UCSB and this hotel was relatively inexpensive compared to other properties so we were lucky to snag a room. The front staff is really kind and the property itself is clean and well-managed. We were only here for one night but our stay went well and we didn't ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$443 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$443
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, great location, convenient, loved it"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$573 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$573
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Great staff. Very hospitable. Perfect location for shops, dining and pier."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Hotel Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

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The Mesa

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

The Mesa
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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside
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West Beach

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

West Beach
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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State

Alta Mesa Travel Guide

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