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 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

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

17 km from The Mesa

Arlena

₹9,234 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26 km from The Mesa

Vincent

₹17,819 total

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

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

Casa Del Sol

19 km from The Mesa

Scott

₹12,365 total

includes taxes & fees

7 May - 8 May

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from The Mesa

Natalia

₹16,636 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

19 km from The Mesa

Ericka

₹12,662 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.1 km from The Mesa

Magdalena

₹20,665 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

Oasis Inn & Suites

4.6 km from The Mesa

Raj

₹12,200 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

Deluxe Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Town and Country Inn

4.1 km from The Mesa

Norma

₹11,087 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

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

Rose Garden Inn

4.8 km from The Mesa

Brian

₹10,303 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Daniel

₹15,380 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

18.9 km from The Mesa

Samantha

₹9,934 total

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Inn on Summer Hill

11.5 km from The Mesa

Dawn

₹23,012 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Sandpiper Lodge

4.6 km from The Mesa

Timothy

₹13,950 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa

Elke

₹13,337 total

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunset Motel

4.7 km from The Mesa

Holly

₹10,536 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Lemon Tree Inn

4.1 km from The Mesa

Melissa

₹13,658 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.9 km from The Mesa

Kathy

₹18,725 total

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa

Kelli

₹16,331 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Molly

₹23,269 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Karen

₹14,013 total

includes taxes & fees

12 May - 13 May

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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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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 Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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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

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet room."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful well maintained property for my visit to Santa Barbara. Within walking distance to Funk Zone, State street, wharf , restaurants and beach. Staff were cheerful and helpful upon arrival. They offered a happy hour and a nice small continental style breakfast. The pool was heated which was nice since the temps were on the chilly side for myself. In room safe, ironing board, fridge and we even had robe's. I highly recommend staying here."

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6/10 Okay

"Our room was next to the elevators and stairs and it was extremely loud. On top of that some guests were being very loud running around, yelling, talking loud in the hallway until about 1am and that was so disturbing,that we barely got any sleep. Very disappointed to pay over $300 for 1 night and get no rest!"

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

4/10 Poor

"It was a relatively cheap place to stay for the night. I booked a queen bed but they put me in a wheelchair accessible room with what appeared to be a double bed. The mattress was very worn; the springs creaked audibly. Very small room and the minimal furniture was worn out. Very helpful and efficient staff however. Even so, I can't imagine I would ever return here."

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Del Sol

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Oasis Inn & Suites

Town and Country Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Inn on Summer Hill

Sandpiper Lodge

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Sunset Motel

Lemon Tree Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Beachside Inn

Where to stay in The Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

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