East Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Activities
Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Our pick of the best East Mesa Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
Nice, remodeled Hotel. Our room was cute and loved how close the hotel was from downtown Santa Barbara. Great place to stay to be within walking distance from great bars, shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Inn By The Harbor
We really enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and the staff was very curtious. The only thing i recommend is having a full size ironing board. We love staying in Santa Barbara. Your Hotel is so close to everything.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Clean room
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Short walk down to the beach, perfect for a little getaway
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Milo
Dirty sheets with stains and an unpleasant smell.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Mesa
The Mesa
While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.
Alta Mesa
When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West Mesa
While visiting West Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Arroyo Burro Beach and Mesa Lane Steps Beach.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
