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 161 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.

Top The Mesa Hotels

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

1. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

emiliano

₩383,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

2. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Terry

₩344,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Julia

₩280,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amanda

₩375,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

hoan

₩427,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

6. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Eila

₩313,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

7. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amy

₩340,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

8. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Rebecca

₩284,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

9. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Eli James

₩295,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

10. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Channah

₩255,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

11. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Rachita

₩364,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

12. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Javier

₩375,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

13. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Abby

₩353,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

14. Casa Del Mar Inn

West Beach, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Cole

₩312,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

15. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa

Aiping

₩281,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

16. Ala Mar by the Sea

West Beach, 2.6 km from The Mesa

cinthya

₩243,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

17. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Karri

₩366,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

18. Sandpiper Lodge

4.6 km from The Mesa

natalie

₩174,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

19. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 2.6 km from The Mesa

Gary

₩280,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior

20. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

2.2 km from The Mesa

Jhoana

₩365,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Where to stay in The Mesa

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

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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 West Beach.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

8/10 Good

"Staff very nice! Bathrooms doors were kinda weird. Our room was adjoining to another room (not my preference) which I was not aware of until we were in the room. Bed was ok."