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.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in The Mesa?

For your stay in The Mesa, *NEW LISTING* Ocean front beach house close beach access is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

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 170 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.

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"Love the place I will definitely come back. "

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3 Sept - 4 Sept

"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "

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2 Sept - 3 Sept

"Great stay ! "

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7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "

"Nice hotel and conveniently located"

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4 Sept - 5 Sept

"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."

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14 Sept - 15 Sept

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15 Sept - 16 Sept

"Great stay"

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9 Sept - 10 Sept

"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

"Excellent property."

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

"Beautiful and well maintained "

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3 Sept - 4 Sept

"Always friendly and clean"

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Overall had an excellent time here. "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Great location, clean and charming"

"Good location"

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Great place to stay."

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16 Sept - 17 Sept

"Ok place to stay."

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

"Close to the Beach and great food"

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31 Aug - 1 Sept

"Great spot, nice room and comfortable beds. "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Fun and close to beach "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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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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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Rosewood Miramar Beach

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best properties I’ve stayed at. Beautiful and clean . Service is excellent. "

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"A very wonderful hotel for those who can appreciate it’s vibe. If you are looking for a specific franchised environment … this may not be the place for you. Good bar, very good restaurant. Bring your swimsuit as the pool is amazing, and heated! Fun to have a few guest pooches to pet as you sip your ice tea or cocktail on the outdoor patio, or your private patio just outside of your room. Lots of food options nearby. The only “thing,” which I wasn’t expecting, was to have my bed for the night be a fold-out couch. I had a reservation for a room with a bed but got in late (yes, airline delay) to find the only room left was a “living room” with a couch-bed. It was okay for a night. If you MUST have a bed and are coming in late, call ahead and tell them … or you may end up with what they have left."

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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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Casa Del Sol

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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Inn on Summer Hill

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

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Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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The Inn at East Beach

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Palmoro House

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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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Santa Barbara Inn

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Where to stay in The Mesa

Montecito

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Downtown Santa Barbara

East Beach

West Beach

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Rosewood Miramar Beach

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