West Mesa Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A coastal cityscape with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent white church, and a mountainous backdrop.
A person standing on a rocky beach with waves crashing nearby.
A person walking on a beach with footprints, a sunset, and a mountain in the background.

Stay near popular West Mesa attractions

Mesa Lane Steps Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mesa Lane Steps Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara?
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Top hotels in West Mesa

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.059.609 ₫ per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
2.059.609 ₫
2.476.206 ₫ total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (1,616 reviews)
"Pros: staff was nice and welcoming, great location, hard floors Cons: despite our room being non smoking it smelt like smoke, rooms were much smaller than pictured, there’s no door between the sink and toilet/shower, parts of the room appeared dirty including the bottom of the toilet (it had some ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is 1.971.497 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
1.971.497 ₫
2.375.307 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,406 reviews)
"no kleenex in the room and staff could not help me get on the internet......no instructions in the room"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 3.295.998 ₫ per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
3.295.998 ₫
3.757.579 ₫ total
1 Oct - 2 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. ...
Sandpiper Lodge
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is 17.055.012 ₫ per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
17.055.012 ₫
21.756.752 ₫ total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"In every thing was great thanks"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 6.320.003 ₫ per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
6.320.003 ₫
7.349.041 ₫ total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,483 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean hotel and room. Really loud bar directly next to the hotel. Overall a little pricey for what it is."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is 5.076.083 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
5.076.083 ₫
5.976.388 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,181 reviews)
"Clean room great complimentary bfast"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in West Mesa

Find the best West Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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.

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
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West Beach

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

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

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