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.

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.

The Best Hotels in The Mesa, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26 km from The Mesa

Megan

₹20,499 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

18.9 km from The Mesa

Stephen

₹9,092 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

17 km from The Mesa

Yanchao

₹8,537 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 3 km from The Mesa

Monique

₹23,128 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.1 km from The Mesa

Natalie

₹21,626 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from The Mesa

Paulina

₹17,457 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Inn on Summer Hill

11.5 km from The Mesa

Dawn

₹39,297 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa

Karen

₹13,452 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

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

Casa Del Sol

19 km from The Mesa

Alex

₹20,411 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

4.8 km from The Mesa

David

₹10,557 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa

Jamil

₹24,198 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.9 km from The Mesa

Sandra

₹20,762 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

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

₹22,692 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Viviano

₹23,714 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

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

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 4.5 km from The Mesa

jelica

₹26,937 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

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

Montecito Inn

7.4 km from The Mesa

Anthony

₹27,945 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Luxury House | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

The Craft House Inn

2.2 km from The Mesa

Norma

₹26,469 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 4 km from The Mesa

Salina

₹35,663 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

4.7 km from The Mesa

Phillip

₹14,110 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Casa Riviera

Laguna, 3 km from The Mesa

Teresa Gayle Dumas

₹30,339 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

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Where to stay in The Mesa

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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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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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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

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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great location on lower State near restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping and a short walk to the beach, yet still quiet. Hotel felt newly renovated, rooms have all the necessities including single serve pour over coffee service and tea. Elevator is slow and small, but we only used it when we had our luggage in tow. We used valet parking which was easy and convenient. A great lifestyle hotel that we will definitely book again."