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.

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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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A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amanda

￥35,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

2. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Jesus

￥38,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Anne

￥24,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

4. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

Tricia

￥43,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

5. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Morgan

￥44,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

6. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Nick

￥35,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

7. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Jose

￥27,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

8. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Brandon

￥37,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

9. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Bob

￥25,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

10. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Sandy Lyne

￥43,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

11. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Lori

￥27,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

12. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Irina

￥38,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

13. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Wesley

￥30,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

14. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Brian

￥39,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a beach view, and a well-maintained lawn.

15. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 2.7 km from The Mesa

Mario

￥55,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.

16. The Milo

West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Katherine

￥42,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

17. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

James

￥29,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

18. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from The Mesa

Emeterio

￥45,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

19. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Luan

￥43,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

20. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

2.2 km from The Mesa

Jhoana

￥38,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels in The Mesa

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Marina Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,200 reviews	View
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,436 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Franciscan Hotel	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,321 reviews	View
Beachside Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,314 reviews	View

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 beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

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 white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

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

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff, and nice clean rooms. In an excellent location, we would stay there again. Also great pillows."

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is a nice hotel that is close to the beach, the pier, stores and several excellent restaurants. The king bed was very comfortable, but the chairs were uncomfortable and the counter space was small. The air conditioning was noisy and turned on and off during the night. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good with waffles, eggs bacon and sausage, bagels, pastries and muffins. The balcony is really a small patio enclosed by a five foot fence with a small table and two chairs. Overall, it is a good place to stay."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff and clean room with good overall location walkable to main Santa Barbara tourist locations, however directly next to a gas station. The room and property are dated but generally well maintained. Between the decent complimentary breakfast and the pool/jacuzzi area, the stay felt worth the $. Plentiful, complimentary parking is also a plus."

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great stay for our weekend at Palm Tree Music Festival! The room was clean and comfortable and they have great vending machines for late-night snacks. The staff was super nice and it was relatively close to where we wanted to be. The only thing we were bummed about was the pool needing a little maintenance but we just dipped our feet in instead of taking a swim. Parking is also free which is so uncommon nowadays! Overall great stay!"

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

4. Inn By The Harbor

5. Hotel Santa Barbara

6. La Playa Inn

7. Beachside Inn

8. Lavender Inn by the Sea

9. The Franciscan Hotel

10. Mason Beach Inn

11. Marina Beach Hotel

12. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Castillo Inn at the Beach

14. The Eagle Inn

15. Harbor View Inn

16. The Milo

17. Harbor House Inn

18. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

19. The Upham Hotel

20. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

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