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, Relaxing 2BR Condo•Near Dining•Sunsets•Parks•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 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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1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Martin

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Marcella

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

3. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Adam

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Julianne

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

5. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Viviano

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

6. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 2.7 km from The Mesa

Rey Jacob

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

7. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Joanna

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Ignacio

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior

9. Casa De La Vina

2.2 km from The Mesa

Jane Hodges

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Brian

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

11. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amy

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

12. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Sean

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

13. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

Richard

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

14. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 3 km from The Mesa

Rich

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

15. Casa Del Mar Inn

West Beach, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Cole

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

16. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa

Yoshiko

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

17. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Jackson

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

18. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Joe

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Abraham

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

20. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 4.1 km from The Mesa

michael

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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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 town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

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

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good

"Well renovated hotel, with some nice amenities like a small breakfast and afternoon snack. Great location, close to the marina, wharf, and State Street. A little pricey for such a small room on weekdays, but I guess this is California."

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We were looking for a pet-friendly hotel. My son works in the hotel industry and he suggested this hotel. We were quite impressed with the customer service, the fact that the hotel does not charge a pet fee and the beauty of the hotel. The only thing we didn't care for was the restaurant Caya. The atmosphere and live music were wonderful, but the food was not very tasty. That wouldn't stop us from coming back because there are many food locations within walking distance from the hotel. We also chose a room with a patio which was nice because we could sit outside our room and enjoy the live music and relaxing ambiance."

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great little staycation with a family of 3 kids. Pool was great. The beach was a fun adventure but it took a minute to get all the tar off from the beach. The food at all the restaurants was excellent they have an amazing amount of options for the kids. Overall wonderful stay."

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay here. The hotel was very conveniently located near the freeway and great shopping and restaurants. My room was clean and cozy with a great view of the pool. Although the hotel is older, there renovated rooms were comfortable and had great amenities like a nice size refrigerator and safe."

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2. The Franciscan Hotel

3. Beachside Inn

4. La Playa Inn

5. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

6. Haley Hotel

7. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

9. Casa De La Vina

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

11. Marina Beach Hotel

12. The Upham Hotel

13. Inn By The Harbor

14. Casa Iglesia

15. Casa Del Mar Inn

16. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

17. Harbor House Inn

18. Sandpiper Lodge

19. Castillo Inn at the Beach

20. Lemon Tree Inn

Where to stay in The Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

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Beachside Inn

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