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 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum, and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Maritime 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

Amy

￥50,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

2. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

Richard

￥52,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

3. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Adam

￥38,761 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

￥27,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

5. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

darryl a

￥45,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Kennedy

￥54,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

7. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.7 km from The Mesa

Omar

￥37,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Ignacio

￥47,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

9. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Sean

￥40,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

10. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amy

￥39,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Abraham

￥43,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Brian

￥51,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

13. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Joe

￥25,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

14. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa

Yoshiko

￥28,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

15. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Dayne

￥58,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

16. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Steve

￥114,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

17. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Viviano

￥36,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

18. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 2.7 km from The Mesa

Danielle

￥62,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Marcella

￥32,963 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

￥50,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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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 West Beach.

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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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome location and the price just straight up beat everyone else around that location!!!"

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"check in was chaotic . She gave us a quick overview of the property, which is more of a compound and not super easy to figure out, but failed to provide the map. The biggest issues was the room wasn't ready till well after 4:00. They were supposed to update us, with a call and they didn't. We were left waiting in reception for a half hour and kept having to wait in line for reception."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent

"The motel was very reasonable. Staff was very nice. It wasn’t a fancy place, but it was still clean. If you just need a place to stay, and not worried about how fancy it’s not, then this is a good place for that if you don’t wanna spend a lot of money."

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was a huge let down. Coffee was good. And there were previously frozen croissants pre-sliced and a conveyor toaster for them. With a little butter and a packet of jam which were fine. But that’s about it. For the price and the advertising I surely expected a bit more of a spread for the Continental Breakfast. You should have seen the faces of surprised dismay on the many tourists who came in after me. They also expected something more."

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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. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

9. The Upham Hotel

10. Marina Beach Hotel

11. Castillo Inn at the Beach

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

13. Sandpiper Lodge

14. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

15. Mason Beach Inn

16. The Eagle Inn

17. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

18. Harbor View Inn

19. The Franciscan Hotel

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

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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