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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, (1,323 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 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, (1,013 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is AU$263
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, (1,205 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
19 km from The Mesa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (676 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is AU$307
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,541 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,011 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is AU$325
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3 km from The Mesa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"this is my second time staying with them and it has been a great experience everytime. I usually stay for a single night when traveling down for work and everytime its been great. Will definitely stay again and most likely be my go-to spot when coming down for work!"
United States
Emanuel
The price is AU$361
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Casa Iglesia

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,017 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
The Inn at East Beach

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"Love this place, always a great stay."
United States
Teresa Gayle Dumas
The price is AU$383
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Casa Riviera

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, (1,393 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
7.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is AU$420
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Montecito Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
4.8 km from The Mesa
6.6 out of 10, (1,022 reviews)
"Great plaxe to stay"
United States
David
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Rose Garden Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.1 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Well appointed and loved the location. Walkable to many shops & restaurants."
United States
Judy
The price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Casa Jardin

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.5 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,016 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$427
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
Santa Barbara Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,298 reviews)
"Liked the location. Room was decent for an overnight stay."
United States
Rommel
The price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.2 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is AU$749
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
The Craft House Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
4.7 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,017 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 4.6 km from The Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (337 reviews)
"Beach is 1 block away the zoo is only 7 min away walking rooms are super comfortable and clean "
United States
Reyna
The price is AU$327
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Palmoro House
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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 West Beach.

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 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 163 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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