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1. 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, (1,927 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean, and the property is so beautiful and well kept. The beds were very comfortable. We will be staying here again!"
United States
JILL
The price is ₩394,211
₩450,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Inn By The Harbor

2. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,352 reviews)
"Loved the outdoor seating area for evening happy hour"
United States
Suzanne
The price is ₩304,040
₩347,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Lavender Inn by the Sea

3. 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, (2,387 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is ₩223,768
₩265,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

4. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,039 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great area. The staff was lovely."
United States
Sheila
The price is ₩274,328
₩312,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
The Upham Hotel

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,430 reviews)
"Great location Very nice staff"
United States
Liad
The price is ₩369,431
₩421,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

6. 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, (1,115 reviews)
"Nice breakfast selection Friendly staff Great pool and hot tub Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is ₩345,861
₩394,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

7. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,171 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is ₩329,874
₩376,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Marina Beach Hotel

8. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Simple hotel but great location!"
United States
Abraham
The price is ₩277,506
₩316,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Castillo Inn at the Beach

9. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"Perfect location! Great room. Great continental breakfast."
United States
Greer
The price is ₩342,559
₩390,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn

10. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,254 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Liam
The price is ₩293,682
₩335,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Beachside Inn

11. 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, (1,028 reviews)
"This was a beautiful, easy on the budget, place to stay for a couple of nights to enjoy Santa Barbara. I'd definitely stay here again!"
United States
Shannon
The price is ₩246,756
₩281,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

12. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing location, amenities and cleanliness!"
United States
Katrin
The price is ₩326,165
₩371,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Harbor House Inn

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,476 reviews)
"Great location and fun updated hotel. "
United States
Marilyn
The price is ₩336,624
₩391,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Hotel Santa Barbara

14. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"great location, nice room and friendly staff."
United States
Lori
The price is ₩411,283
₩477,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Mason Beach Inn

15. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,264 reviews)
"Great location amd very friendly staff. "
United States
Marcella
The price is ₩263,758
₩300,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
The Franciscan Hotel

16. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,619 reviews)
"Great location and lovely accommodation."
United States
Shane
The price is ₩408,894
₩466,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Milo

17. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
2.2 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (206 reviews)
"Great location. Very comfortable room; nice amenities. Within walking distance to many great places. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jane Hodges
The price is ₩266,879
₩407,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Casa De La Vina

18. Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.4 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the beach and to great restaurants"
United States
Cole
The price is ₩274,856
₩313,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Casa Del Mar Inn

19. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.6 km from The Mesa
6.0 out of 10, (1,021 reviews)
"Room was amazing and great staff"
United States
angela
The price is ₩247,107
₩328,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Ala Mar by the Sea

20. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
North State, 4.1 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,377 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
michael
The price is ₩176,264
₩201,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Lemon Tree Inn
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Where to stay in The Mesa

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

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.

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.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

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

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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 163 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?
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 neighborhood. 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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