What is The Mesa like?

Travellers to the The Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.

What's a favourite 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 traveller data.

How many hotels should I expect to 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 accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in The Mesa.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

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 neighbourhood. 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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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

18.9 km from The Mesa

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

13 July - 14 July

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26 km from The Mesa

Megan

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

17 km from The Mesa

Yanchao

includes taxes & fees

13 July - 14 July

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from The Mesa

Paulina

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.1 km from The Mesa

Leticia I

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 3 km from The Mesa

Monique

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Viviano

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Inn on Summer Hill

11.5 km from The Mesa

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa

Karen

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.9 km from The Mesa

Sandra

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

19 km from The Mesa

Alex

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa

Jamil

includes taxes & fees

13 July - 14 July

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Angus

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

7.4 km from The Mesa

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

4.7 km from The Mesa

Phillip

includes taxes & fees

13 July - 14 July

Rose Garden Inn

4.8 km from The Mesa

David

includes taxes & fees

2 July - 3 July

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 4 km from The Mesa

Salina

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

15.7 km from The Mesa

"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...

Denise

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 4.5 km from The Mesa

jelica

includes taxes & fees

2 July - 3 July

Town and Country Inn

4.1 km from The Mesa

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

26 July - 27 July

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Our guide on where to stay in The Mesa

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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 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

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in The Mesa

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room."

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

8/10 Good

"The Hilton Beachfront Resort was a very large and older resort that lacked luster. The hotel facilities were outdated and not well maintained. The best examples were the gates to enter the pool area were key fob operated but did not work. The hotel hallways had wall patches throughout many buildings. In the Camilia building where we stayed all three ice machines did not work. The gym was very outdated and not maintained very well. The pool area was not monitored by staff where it seemed many children ran the decks and jumped in the pool and hot tub without and intervention by parents or staff. I found the staff at check in, restaurant, and bar to be very friendly and helpful. I had an issue with the safe opening in our room, and a staff member quickly reported the issue and it was resolved during a period that was convenient for us."

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Upham was everything previous reviewers had said.... Very positive. This hotel is a gem and reasonable. Spacious room, manicured grounds, cozy community rooms to have wine or the great selection of pastries and coffee in the morning. Easy to walk to State street for shopping, dining, etc. I was there only 1 night and the only glitch was that the tv had no sound when turned on. The lovely Front Desk woman could not fix the problem but gave it a good try. Not a big deal this short trip. Parking is tricky, limited cramped spaces on the hotel grounds (but it's free!) or park on street (watch for street sweeping days) 90 minutes limit (9am start time)."

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Iglesia

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn on Summer Hill

The Inn at East Beach

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Casa Del Sol

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Montecito Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Rose Garden Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Santa Barbara Inn

Town and Country Inn

Our guide on where to stay in The Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

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