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.

Top The Mesa Hotels

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1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amy

￥44,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

2. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

Richard

￥50,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Adam

￥35,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

4. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Martin

￥27,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

5. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

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￥44,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Ignacio

￥43,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

7. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amy

￥41,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.7 km from The Mesa

Omar

￥39,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Kennedy

￥54,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

10. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Dayne

￥64,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

11. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Brian

￥46,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

12. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Abraham

￥43,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

13. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa

Yoshiko

￥28,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

14. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Sean

￥38,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

15. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Viviano

￥38,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

16. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Joe

￥25,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

17. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Steve

￥90,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

18. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Marcella

￥31,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

19. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8 km from The Mesa

Mark

￥32,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from The Mesa

Maria

￥48,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay in Santa Barbara, close to the beach and restaurants. Complementary breakfast was great!"

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"The hotel is conveniently located right off the highway, which made it very easy to get around. However, it is s little far area with a good selection of restaurants, main entertainment areas, popular attractions, and pier. The service was good overall, and the staff was helpful whenever we needed assistance. Breakfast was okey and had enough options to start the day. The rooms were kept tidy, although the overall level of cleanliness could have been better."

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. Inn By The Harbor

3. Beachside Inn

4. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

5. La Playa Inn

6. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

7. Marina Beach Hotel

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

10. Mason Beach Inn

11. Lavender Inn by the Sea

12. Castillo Inn at the Beach

13. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

14. The Upham Hotel

15. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

16. Sandpiper Lodge

17. The Eagle Inn

18. The Franciscan Hotel

19. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Where to stay in The Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

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