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 166 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.

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

mike

₹12,037 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jan - 30 Jan

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from The Mesa

Philip

₹13,416 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa

Larry

₹12,160 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Feb - 11 Feb

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

17 km from The Mesa

Rebecca

₹7,302 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

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

Oscar

Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Anne

₹28,400 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa

jAvier

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Ver

₹14,790 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

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

Casa Del Sol

19 km from The Mesa

Everardo

Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Stan

₹13,126 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.1 km from The Mesa

Richard

₹17,479 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Elizabeth

₹9,994 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

Agnieszka

₹17,494 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Feb - 25 Feb

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

18.9 km from The Mesa

Andrea

₹8,279 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

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

Montecito Inn

7.4 km from The Mesa

Joseph

₹24,724 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Feb - 11 Feb

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

Armenui

₹21,260 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Kristine

₹16,668 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

RODOLFO

₹23,493 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jan - 28 Jan

Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 2.6 km from The Mesa

David

₹13,830 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Marina Beach Motel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Nick

₹14,197 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

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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.

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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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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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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

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"This was a nice and quiet place to stay. The location was walking distance to the harbor. The staff was very friendly. I enjoyed the bike rentals and the hot tub at their other hotel across the street too. I would recommend!"