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 164 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?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach while you're in The Mesa. A visit to Mesa Lane Steps Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around The Mesa include Santa Barbara Carriage Museum, Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Carriage and Western Art Museum. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum are also worth a stop.

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OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26 km from The Mesa

Mike

4.982.855 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

17 km from The Mesa

Christine

2.231.447 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Inn on Summer Hill

11.5 km from The Mesa

Joseph

7.637.440 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Casa Del Sol

19 km from The Mesa

Jennifer

3.216.152 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

19 km from The Mesa

Gerardo

3.423.680 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

15.7 km from The Mesa

"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...

Denise

6.126.561 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from The Mesa

Natalia

4.359.342 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Montecito Inn

7.4 km from The Mesa

Eugenie

5.564.533 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Kathleen

4.459.776 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa

Abigail

4.338.329 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.9 km from The Mesa

Jeanine

4.904.264 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

18.9 km from The Mesa

Arturo

2.570.921 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Casa Riviera

Laguna, 3 km from The Mesa

Jennifer

6.713.153 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Palmoro House

East Beach, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Shanel

5.359.714 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 4 km from The Mesa

Anaiah

10.285.931 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.1 km from The Mesa

Richard

5.432.108 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa

Kelsie

5.809.458 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

Deluxe Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Town and Country Inn

4.1 km from The Mesa

Jason

2.765.571 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 2.6 km from The Mesa

Jaime

4.373.183 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

Luxury House | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

The Craft House Inn

2.2 km from The Mesa

Norma

6.725.475 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

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Where to stay in The Mesa

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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.

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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.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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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.

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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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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful and nice"

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6/10 Okay

"We had only a one day trip planned and decided to try this location out. We got in late, but the young lady in the front was very nice and when I asked about popular places or things to do she gave amazing recommendations. The parking is tight spaced! We have a suburban so we had to drive very carefully because of how tight it was. This was our first visit to Santa Barbara with kids. We got in late but by first glance in the room it was neat, it would be a very tight space if you have 4 adult people. Other than everything seemed cleaned until I opened the fridge and saw there was someone’s leftover Porto’s and half bottle of wine! Then it made me second guess if they really even cleaned our room! Thankfully we were only there for that night so I didn’t want to go fuss about it. But definitely I will be checking the fridge next time. All in all, it was good for the price and time being. "

Lavender Inn by the Sea

8/10 Good

"Hotel was clean and had all basic amenities. Free parking up front was a plus. The small fridge was a little noisy at night and no A/C, although it wasn’t needed. The lavender sachet on the bed was a nice touch and the decor was updated and lovely. It would have been nice to have a full length mirror in room or bathroom. The fireplace was a welcome surprise. Breakfast was ok. "

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Inn on Summer Hill

Casa Del Sol

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Montecito Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Inn at East Beach

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Casa Riviera

Palmoro House

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Town and Country Inn

Villa Rosa Inn

The Craft House Inn

Where to stay in The Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

La Playa Inn

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