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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
26.1 km from Alta Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥22,647
￥25,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
17.1 km from Alta Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1026)
"Average stay"
United States
Mayra
The price is ￥11,317
￥13,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.6 km from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1375)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is ￥19,806
￥22,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.3 km from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (974)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is ￥18,148
￥20,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
19.2 km from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is ￥22,216
￥25,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2025)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ￥19,556
￥22,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Alta Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.5 km from Alta Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.8 km from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (359)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is ￥22,681
￥25,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1100)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is ￥17,255
￥19,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Beachside Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19 km from Alta Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1221)
"We like this location a lot and will stay there again in the future."
United States
Eddie
The price is ￥13,760
￥15,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from Alta Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is ￥19,812
￥22,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marina Beach Motel
Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 2.6 km from Alta Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (233)
"It was amazing, I will definitely go again "
United States
Hannah
The price is ￥13,911
￥27,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Casa Jardin
Premier Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
2 km from Alta Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (130)
"Very tidy and most comfortable."
United States
Flamingstar
Casa De La Vina
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from Alta Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1831)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥26,146
￥29,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Inn By The Harbor
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.3 km from Alta Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff. "
United States
Laura
The price is ￥36,667
￥41,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Santa Barbara Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Alta Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is ￥29,569
￥40,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Montecito Inn
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from Alta Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1108)
"Great accommodation "
United States
Cheryl
The price is ￥25,134
￥28,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lobby
Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11.5 km from Alta Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (338)
"Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, great location, beautiful memories!"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥39,095
￥45,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Inn on Summer Hill
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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Find the best Alta Mesa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Beach

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

Santa Barbara showing 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

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.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.

The Mesa

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

Top Alta Mesa Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel. "
Manuel 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Milo

Frequently asked questions

What is Alta Mesa like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Santa Barbara's Alta Mesa neighborhood.
How many hotels can 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 accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Alta Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Alta Mesa.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Alta Mesa?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Alta Mesa, click here.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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.

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