Santa Barbara Hotel Guide. Hotels in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, United States of America

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Our top choices for East Mesa hotels

Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.9 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1352)
"Really nice hotel"
United States
Denesse
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
18.4 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.2 km from East Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2004)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
16.4 km from East Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1014)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from East Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1494)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Milo
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1093)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Beachside Inn
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1103)
"Spotless rooms, courteous staff, happy hrs every day with wine and cheese. Can not ask more. "
United States
Nalin
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.4 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1055)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1813)
"Love the architecture / courtyard of the hotel"
United States
Ohlisa
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1015)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.6 km from East Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (157)
"We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Deborah
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
6.4 km from East Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location"
United States
ALEENA
The price is €171
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Exterior
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1203)
"Great location,very nice staff!"
United States
Patricia
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Sun deck
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from East Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Great stay"
United States
Scott
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Riviera Beach House
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1011)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Marina Beach Motel
Front of property – evening/night
Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East, 3.5 km from East Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (732)
"Clean room, courteous staff."
United States
Henson
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Orange Tree Inn
Exterior
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.3 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in East Mesa

Find the best East 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.

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top East Mesa Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Nice assortment and good quality food"
James 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Inn By The Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What is East Mesa like?
Travellers to the East 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 East Mesa travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the East Mesa area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 82 East Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in East Mesa.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Mesa with a visit to Leadbetter Beach and Shoreline Park. A visit to 1000 Steps Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Mesa include Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Harbor are also worth a stop.