What is East Mesa like?

Travelers to the East Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach as part of your East Mesa travel plans.

How many hotels will I find in the East Mesa area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 82 East Mesa hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in East Mesa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to East Mesa?

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What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Mesa with a visit to Leadbetter Beach and Shoreline Park. A visit to 1000 Steps Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Mesa include Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carriage and Western Art Museum and Mesa Lane Steps Beach are also worth a stop.

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Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

16.4 km from East Mesa

"This hotel is transitioning ownership from Motel 6 to vagabond Inn. It is a super nice property and I imagine it is the best dollar value for the area by far. We needed a place to stay for an early morning commitment in Santa Barbara. The cheapest thing we could find in Santa Barbara was a hostel stay and that hostel stay would have been more expensive, way less private, And way louder. Very happy with this. Highly recommend."

Caitlin

￥16,064 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25.3 km from East Mesa

Amanda

￥32,189 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

16.9 km from East Mesa

Justin

￥27,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 2 - Jun 3

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

18.4 km from East Mesa

Esther

￥20,689 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

18.4 km from East Mesa

Leticia I

￥32,751 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.5 km from East Mesa

Joyce Marie

￥27,748 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.7 km from East Mesa

Mohammad

￥33,052 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4 km from East Mesa

Chaoqun

￥35,288 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

5.2 km from East Mesa

Demian

￥20,320 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Inn on Summer Hill

11 km from East Mesa

Dawn

￥38,485 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Sandpiper Lodge

5.3 km from East Mesa

Kathryn

￥25,395 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 4.1 km from East Mesa

Gilbert

￥29,185 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa

nathan

￥24,058 total

includes taxes & fees

May 21 - May 22

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa

Olga

￥27,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

5.9 km from East Mesa

Aram

￥29,184 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from East Mesa

John

￥24,393 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa

Vincent

￥27,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Lemon Tree Inn

4.6 km from East Mesa

Jared

￥22,854 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Agave Inn

5.1 km from East Mesa

Ashley

￥24,970 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

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Where to stay in East Mesa

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top East Mesa Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

8/10 Good

"great comfy beds and pillows."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for 2 nights as a solo traveler and had a great experience. The hotel is older but very well maintained, and my room was spotless. I felt safe and comfortable the entire stay. Breakfast was basic but totally fine, plus there are plenty of great food options nearby. Check-in and check-out were both quick and easy. Would definitely stay again!"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"We were able to check in early. We arrived a couple of hours before check in time and the desk agent was very accommodating to let us in early and also change our room from an upstairs to a downstairs. The room was very clean, comfortable and well stocked with toiletries and even a bottle of sparkling wine. The hotel hosts a nice wine, cheese and warm cookies every afternoon at 4:30. The breakfast is a typical hotel breakfast, ample but not great. The beach and piers are within walking distance as are several nice restaurants. A good, convenient and very nice hotel."

The Milo

8/10 Good

"Pros: The location of Hotel Milo is perfect! Right across from the ocean/pier! We borrowed bikes from the hotel and biked along the bike path. The pool was almost empty so we were able to use a nice padded lounger. A guitarist performed on the hotel patio and there were drinks for purchase. Cons: The room was super small, had an uncomfortable mattress, had a huge plate glass window in front of the bed, no chair to sit on in the room or dresser to place your clothes."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

4/10 Poor

"The staff were all great, especially at the front desk. I cannot recall their names sadly but everyone who worked there on May 10-12th was great. The room was also nice and decent. These are why I gave even a few scores. However, from what I saw the only wifi option was paid wifi. That is absurd especially in this day and age where almost everything is online. I cannot rate highly or recommend a place to stay where wifi is not included in the booking for no further charge. This must change for me to consider Ramada again. Thank you."

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Our top choices for East Mesa hotels

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Del Sol

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Inn on Summer Hill

Sandpiper Lodge

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Villa Rosa Inn

Beachside Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

Agave Inn

Where to stay in East Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top East Mesa Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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