Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
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 romantic area.
Mission Santa Barbara
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Top hotels in West Mesa
Hotel Santa Barbara
Very clean and they were so pet friendly. I would definitely stay there again. Not.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
The rooms were very clean, the staff were very helpfull.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Clean
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Beautiful setting.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The spa was perfect..everything about this place was top tier
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Mesa
Alta Mesa
When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Mesa
While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.
Las Positas
While Las Positas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arroyo Burro Beach and Upper State Street.
East Mesa
If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
West Mesa Travel Guide
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Butterfly Beach
- Stearns Wharf
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Santa Barbara City College
- Lake Cachuma
- El Capitan State Beach
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Presidio Santa Barbara
- Sandpiper Golf Club
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Refugio State Beach
