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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
18.9 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,354 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,213 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is NZ$418
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is NZ$361
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.6 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,510 reviews)
"Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Sandpiper Lodge

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
17 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,216 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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, (1,534 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is NZ$345
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
5.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,127 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay!"
United States
Kristine
The price is NZ$540
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3 km from The Mesa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property!! The room was spacious and had everything we could’ve needed, the bed was so comfortable. Super easy check in / check out process. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Monique
The price is NZ$400
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Casa Iglesia

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is NZ$387
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
11.1 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,209 reviews)
"If you need a quick place to stay, this is the place. It’s in a great neighborhood and clean."
United States
Jason
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,332 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is NZ$531
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
14.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing location and great staff"
United States
Rabee
The price is NZ$446
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

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!"
United States
Karen
The price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
The Inn at East Beach

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
12.1 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (539 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good breakfast and great amenities"
United States
Meredith
The price is NZ$595
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

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, (1,002 reviews)
The price is NZ$354
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
10.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel, beautiful gardens and pool, great breakfast. "
United States
Mary
The price is NZ$443
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
4.1 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,300 reviews)
"We had breakfast lunch dinner and happy hour at the restaurant Excellent food"
United States
Randi
The price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Lemon Tree Inn

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real
2.5 star property
8.2 km from The Mesa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Laura
The price is NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
10.3 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great Room, easy check-in, best breakfast to date and super close to Cottage Hospital."
United States
Christie
The price is NZ$418
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
5.2 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,190 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street."
United States
Alan
The price is NZ$435
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
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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.

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.

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.

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 West Beach 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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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 1000 Steps 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 162 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, 1000 Steps Beach and Arroyo Burro 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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