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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1352)
"Really nice hotel"
United States
Denesse
The price is ₩161,937
₩186,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1008)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is ₩187,488
₩215,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.9 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is ₩226,342
₩254,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is ₩183,130
₩208,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2004)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
17 km from The Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1014)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is ₩102,675
₩121,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1494)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is ₩289,321
₩330,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
The Milo
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1093)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is ₩203,727
₩232,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Beachside Inn
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1055)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is ₩311,316
₩361,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

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, (1813)
"Love the architecture / courtyard of the hotel"
United States
Ohlisa
The price is ₩233,955
₩267,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Inn By The Harbor
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1103)
"Spotless rooms, courteous staff, happy hrs every day with wine and cheese. Can not ask more. "
United States
Nalin
The price is ₩234,729
₩267,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1015)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
7.4 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is ₩284,922
₩386,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Montecito Inn
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (157)
"We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Deborah
The price is ₩328,679
₩441,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ₩184,535
₩210,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Exterior
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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, (1203)
"Great location,very nice staff!"
United States
Patricia
The price is ₩152,780
₩174,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"Great stay"
United States
Scott
The price is ₩228,277
₩260,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Riviera Beach House
Exterior
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is ₩282,167
₩322,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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, (1000)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location"
United States
ALEENA
The price is ₩237,829
₩280,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from room
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

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, (1005)
"Good location right price"
United States
James
The price is ₩224,616
₩256,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in The Mesa

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

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was amazing. Arron at the front desk was so friendly and informative about the area and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again. "
Victor 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?
Travelers to the The Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.
How many hotels will I 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 167 The Mesa hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in The Mesa.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to The Mesa?
For more information about updating your trip to The Mesa or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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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