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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1354)
"Really nice hotel"
United States
Denesse
The price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.9 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
17 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1013)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1006)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2003)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
The price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1012)
"Clean, quiet, nice and close to the beach. Absolutely loved our stay!"
United States
Eunchae
The Franciscan Hotel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
7.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is NZ$361
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Montecito Inn
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1000)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1102)
"Spotless rooms, courteous staff, happy hrs every day with wine and cheese. Can not ask more. "
United States
Nalin
The price is NZ$293
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1053)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1210)
"A lovely motel in a great area. I had easy access to everything I wanted to see and do as well as a stunning beach. "
United States
Gareth
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1093)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Beachside Inn
Grand Suite | Private kitchen
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 4.5 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Excellent Stay"
United States
Mario
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Marina Beach Motel
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Room was clean, place was centrally located near to beach and downtown, staff was courteous "
United States
Anirban
The price is NZ$557
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Mason Beach Inn
Exterior
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.1 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (224)
"It was amazing, I will definitely go again "
United States
Hannah
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Casa Jardin
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Riviera Beach House

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, (1007)
"Great stay"
United States
Scott
The price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Riviera Beach House
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Our guide on where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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.

West Beach

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

East Beach

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

Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Gabriela , was outstanding. Very professionally dressed , courteous, and smiled while she took care of our registration. We were impressed by her positive attitude. THANK YOU GABRIELA FROM MR AND MRS VILLA IN 110"
John 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

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.
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 167 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?
Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in The Mesa. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center are also worth a stop.