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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
18.9 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,306 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
26 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Scenic ocean views. Clean, quiet and friendly staff."
United States
Dr. Lindokuhle
The price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
17 km from The Mesa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,190 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
19.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is AU$325
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
17.6 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,532 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11.5 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (358 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is AU$657
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Inn on Summer Hill

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,180 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is AU$335
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
19 km from The Mesa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (674 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Casa Del Sol

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,127 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and accommodating, location is close to the beach"
United States
Ricardo
The price is AU$494
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
5.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,131 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay!"
United States
Kristine
The price is AU$426
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (306 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
United States
Simon
The price is AU$595
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,868 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay, everything walking distance"
United States
Patricia
The price is AU$427
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Inn By The Harbor

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.6 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,476 reviews)
"Great stay for the price."
Vietnam
Tri
The price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Sandpiper Lodge

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 4.6 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,385 reviews)
"One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else."
United States
Olga
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
5.2 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,182 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street."
United States
Alan
The price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.5 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!"
United States
otieno
The price is AU$605
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Santa Barbara Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6.9 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 8.4 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (321 reviews)
"One of the best hotels Ive ever stayed "
United States
AKOP
The price is AU$2,587
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
4.1 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,304 reviews)
"We had breakfast lunch dinner and happy hour at the restaurant Excellent food"
United States
Randi
The price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Lemon Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room seemed a little outdated but was clean. The restaurant on the property is very good."
United States
Wesley
The price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Our guide on where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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 West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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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Frequently asked questions

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 1000 Steps 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 162 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, 1000 Steps Beach and Arroyo Burro 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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