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 161 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.

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

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1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amanda

₹25,920 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Julia

₹17,294 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

3. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

emiliano

₹26,363 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

4. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.7 km from The Mesa

Robert

₹22,919 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

5. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

WENHUAN

₹25,920 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

6. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Rebecca

₹17,088 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

7. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

hoan

₹28,690 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

8. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa

Aiping

₹19,450 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Karri

₹25,330 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Rachita

₹25,127 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

11. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Terry

₹23,774 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

12. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amy

₹23,487 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

13. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Eila

₹21,656 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

14. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8 km from The Mesa

Patrice

₹21,590 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

15. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Julian

₹31,478 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

16. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Eli James

₹20,255 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

17. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Bob

₹19,378 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

18. Sandpiper Lodge

4.6 km from The Mesa

natalie

₹11,981 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

19. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Channah

₹17,625 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

20. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 2.7 km from The Mesa

Gabriel

₹33,883 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Where to stay in The Mesa

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A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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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A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.

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

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel would go again . Kids loved the outside area"

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location was very good. Only a few blocks off the main road, so convenient and less noisy. Room had been renovated and was nice. Good pool. Adequate free breakfast in the morning. Good mattress, pillows a bit big. Nice jacuzzi and I took advantage of the washer & dryer as I had been traveling for 10 days and it was nice to be able to wash a load of laundry."

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1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5. La Playa Inn

6. Beachside Inn

7. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

10. Mason Beach Inn

11. Lavender Inn by the Sea

12. Marina Beach Hotel

13. The Upham Hotel

14. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

15. The Eagle Inn

16. Castillo Inn at the Beach

17. The Franciscan Hotel

18. Sandpiper Lodge

19. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

20. Harbor View Inn

Where to stay in The Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

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West Beach

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