Title: Alta Mesa Travel Guide: Best of Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Alta Mesa](https://expedia.co.uk/Alta-Mesa-Hotels.d553248635976471620.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Alta Mesa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Alta-Mesa.d553248635976471620.Car-Hire-Guide)[Alta Mesa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Alta-Mesa.d553248635976471620.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Alta Mesa Travel Guide ## Santa Barbara ![Santa Barbara, California Mission Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471620/3f9653fc-673a-47b2-af78-5c7d3698314f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Alta Mesa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/30ce6c84-8fdd-46b4-a6db-46fa6908e44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Harbor Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara.d553248634000903287.Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara County Courthouse See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Attraction) ![The longest deep water pier between San Francisco and Los Angeles in Santa Barbara.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/4e4763bd-1145-4911-a197-bea12fbe0b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stearns Wharf 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stearns-Wharf-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6063349.Attraction) ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Bowl Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Attraction) ![Giraffe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065929/270a1a70-0d2d-4907-9d24-b5f37a1112ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Zoo 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara.d6065929.Attraction) ![Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California., Shutterstock ID 23776711, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561135821/7c23c39f-881e-469e-b9f7-da3e4d3d4068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Butterfly-Beach-Montecito.d553248621561135821.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/0caf3bee-1b47-481c-869d-cded3cfc65da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour £21 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/de545324-90a8-483d-8a0b-57d8521c16fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) ![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/f7ad4d0b-a339-44f1-9557-447b02e931a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Alta Mesa ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA £215 27 Apr - 28 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,270 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Couldn't have asked for more. Room was beautiful Location, location, location. Staff was very friendly. 15 min walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471620) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/46edc7c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £89 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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! (2,299 reviews) Good space. Clean, professional, Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471620) ![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/9dcf1da6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA £143 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,167 reviews) This hotel is great for its proximity to the beach, museums, the zoo, and restaurants. Lots to do in such a small area. We come up every spring break and stay at different hotels each time. This one is value for your buck! With 3 littles we need budget friendly. While there are more luxury places ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471620) ![Hyatt Place Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32661400/32661326/6fce7cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Santa Barbara 4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA £184 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,075 reviews) Great hotel. The breakfast was amazing. Will definitely start here again. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=32661326&PinnedHotelID=32661326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471620) ![Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13530/w3837h2557x3y3-f14cd21b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St Santa Barbara CA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,141 reviews) Breakfast could have been better. The eggs were extremely watery. No potatoes Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=13530&PinnedHotelID=13530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471620) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=13530&PinnedHotelID=13530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471620) ![Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16600/16502/be324d93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara 4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA £173 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews) Clean rooms and great location off the highway. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=16502&PinnedHotelID=16502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471620) [See all 1,532 properties in Alta Mesa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976471620) 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. ## Check Alta Mesa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976471620&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976471620&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976471620&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976471620&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976471620&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976471620&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa ![The Mesa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e90e8fa3-ba51-4f09-884b-bc47b81297ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Mesa While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-The-Mesa.dx553248635976470507) ![East Mesa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e90e8fa3-ba51-4f09-884b-bc47b81297ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Mesa If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-East-Mesa.dx553248635976472344) ![Westside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471468/3301776a-1836-4692-b95b-7b35e2b8498d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westside While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Westside.dx553248635976471468) ![West Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/2035ad5d-4b5d-4daa-8939-f3895b2840a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Beach If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-West-Beach.dx553248635976474091) ![Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323990/0efd817a-2a13-44f5-94b9-71d4061369d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6323990) ![urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336854/2e5d0a91-532a-4c4b-8c8a-45b25eae41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip. 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