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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
19.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is 2.405.035 ₫
2.770.479 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
17.6 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1337)
"Good hotel"
United States
MINH
The price is 2.891.580 ₫
3.330.956 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
17 km from The Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1025)
"Rooms were clean and staff very friendly and cooperative."
United States
Sulakshana
The price is 1.908.469 ₫
2.251.292 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
25.9 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"It was great. Staff really nice, room great and the restaurant was excellent. "
United States
Shaunna
The price is 5.232.006 ₫
5.876.513 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (960)
"It was an amazing stay! They were very accommodating and the rooms were cutley decorated! I would love to come again whenever possible!!!"
United States
Dhristi
The price is 3.059.036 ₫
3.487.301 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1996)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Clean and renovated property with SB charm. Kitchenette was great! "
United States
Madeline
The Franciscan Hotel
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
19 km from The Mesa
6.8 out of 10, (628)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
The price is 3.131.556 ₫
4.056.189 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Casa Del Sol
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
7.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is 4.351.215 ₫
6.067.967 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Montecito Inn
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
6.9 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1036)
"The staff was lovely, and the hotel was in a great location. The rooms were super cute and comfortable too. Would definitely stay here again. "
United States
Leala
The price is 4.630.484 ₫
5.384.327 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is 3.844.628 ₫
4.382.860 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Marina Beach Motel
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
18.9 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1201)
"We had a short one-day stay and it was clean and quiet."
United States
CYNTHIA
The price is 2.320.384 ₫
2.672.964 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1787)
"Clean room , great staff , place super quiet and clean "
United States
Lisandra
The price is 4.409.231 ₫
5.035.121 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very friendly staff and very comfortable beds! "
United States
Yolanda
The Inn at East Beach
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1097)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is 4.192.989 ₫
4.780.008 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
Laguna, 3.1 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (220)
"I will definitely be staying at this place again anytime I visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Stephanie
The price is 2.283.201 ₫
4.556.940 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Casa Jardin
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1483)
"Great location, friendly staff and valet, pretty room. "
United States
Asha
The price is 5.168.189 ₫
5.901.813 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Milo
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1084)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is 3.354.391 ₫
3.830.388 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Beachside Inn
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is 3.483.345 ₫
3.977.801 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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Where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

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 featuring 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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?
Travellers to the The Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the The Mesa area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 168 The Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in The Mesa.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in The Mesa. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center are also worth a stop.