Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Alta Mesa
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$121
per adult
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
NZ$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
NZ$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Alta Mesa Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$466 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$466
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,518 reviews)
"I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness, the design, the professional, friendly staff. Everything was just amazing could not be happier."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$161 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$161
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$179 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$179
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,692 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Good value for the price."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$333 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$333
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$329 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$329
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$225 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$225
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,705 reviews)
"Very clean and breakfast was fine."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Alta Mesa
Find the best Alta Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M
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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
Photo by robb image
Open Photo by robb image
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
