What is The Mesa like?

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

What's a favorite hotel to stay in The Mesa?

For your stay in The Mesa, Relaxing 2BR Condo•Near Dining•Sunsets•Parks•Close Beach Access! is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.

How many hotels will I 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 accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in The Mesa.

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

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What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

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 neighborhood. 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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1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Lorena

￥56,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Martin

￥36,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

3. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

Richard

￥56,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

4. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

darryl a

￥50,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Oscar

￥45,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

6. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

David

￥49,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

7. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa

￥33,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Dominique

￥56,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

9. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Michael

￥42,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Brian

￥52,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

11. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.7 km from The Mesa

Omar

￥39,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

12. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Abraham

￥44,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

13. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

James

￥50,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

14. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Dayne

￥64,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

15. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Emily

￥27,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

16. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Marcella

￥38,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

17. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from The Mesa

Matthew

￥54,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

18. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 2.7 km from The Mesa

Hector

￥64,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8 km from The Mesa

Mark

￥37,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Leanne

￥36,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The Mesa areas and neighborhoods 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 in the area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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

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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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.

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

West Beach

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

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

East Beach

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

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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"This was a perfect stay, bikes were offered for us to use, room service came in and cleaned for us while we were gone, and honestly the location was perfect, we didn't move our car once. I would absolutely stay here again."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was very clean, and the entire property was quiet and peaceful. Everyone mostly kept to themselves, which made for a relaxing stay. The air conditioning worked amazingly it kept the room nice and cold, which was especially appreciated during the warmer weather. The pool was also clean and well maintained. The only minor downside was that there wasn't a microwave in the room. However, there is a shared microwave located in the laundry room next to the washers, dryers, and vending machines, so it wasn't a huge inconvenience. As for the staff, we honestly didn't interact with them much, so I can't fairly comment on the service. We didn't need to ask for anything during our stay. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and would definitely consider staying here again."

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. La Playa Inn

5. Beachside Inn

6. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

7. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

9. The Upham Hotel

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

11. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

12. Castillo Inn at the Beach

13. Marina Beach Hotel

14. Mason Beach Inn

15. Sandpiper Lodge

16. The Franciscan Hotel

17. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

18. Harbor View Inn

19. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Where to stay in The Mesa

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Downtown Santa Barbara

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