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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
26 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is ￥26,395
￥29,647 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
19.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is ￥29,544
￥34,033 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Surfing/boogie boarding

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
19 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (268 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
United States
Angela
The price is ￥18,200
￥20,931 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
19 km from The Mesa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"The room was clean but small. Small bathroom and it's a Motel."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥15,377
￥20,851 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Casa Del Sol
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
18.9 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,271 reviews)
"Well designed and good location "
United States
Nora
The price is ￥14,278
￥16,448 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.6 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,514 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥27,981
￥32,233 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11.5 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥32,671
￥37,898 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Inn on Summer Hill
Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 8.4 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (313 reviews)
"One of the best hotels Ive ever stayed "
United States
AKOP
The price is ￥210,328
￥258,013 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
7.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is ￥25,135
￥35,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Montecito Inn
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6.9 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is ￥24,792
￥28,263 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Exterior

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"This property was amazing! Staff and accommodations were great!"
United States
Sherrie
The price is ￥39,853
￥51,770 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
United States
nathan
The price is ￥23,062
￥26,291 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
The Inn at East Beach
Property entrance

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 4.6 km from The Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (331 reviews)
"Beach is 1 block away the zoo is only 7 min away walking rooms are super comfortable and clean "
United States
Reyna
The price is ￥27,492
￥36,031 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Palmoro House
Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 4.5 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Overall great stay!"
United States
Juliann
The price is ￥23,761
￥27,134 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
17 km from The Mesa
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,144 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Mario
The price is ￥12,979
￥15,266 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.5 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, staff, and restaurant."
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥53,213
￥60,785 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Santa Barbara Inn
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
United States
geoffrey
The price is ￥24,581
￥28,023 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (276 reviews)
"Love the location!"
United States
Wendelyn
The price is ￥43,877
￥57,153 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Restaurant

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.8 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (957 reviews)
"Great rooms and friendly staff; amazing location "
United States
Mary
The price is ￥102,976
￥127,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Hotel Californian
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Amazing resort. Would stay again."
United States
Jake
The price is ￥31,756
￥36,264 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Riviera Beach House
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Where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The Mesa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.

Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and staff friendly."
Roberto 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge

Frequently asked questions

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.
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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