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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, (1,939 reviews)
"Pleasant stay with excellent breakfast."
United States
emiliano
The price is ₩334,429
₩381,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Inn By The Harbor

2. 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, (2,396 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is ₩236,252
₩280,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

3. 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, (1,335 reviews)
"Good location, ample parking, pleasant atmosphere, wonderful bed, daily housekeeping, fair price."
United States
Terry
The price is ₩301,594
₩344,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Lavender Inn by the Sea

4. 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, (1,114 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ₩329,378
₩375,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

5. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Loved staying here for a long weekend"
United States
Eila
The price is ₩275,183
₩313,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Upham Hotel

6. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,181 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is ₩298,453
₩340,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach Hotel

7. 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, (1,449 reviews)
"Good for vacation staying near the beach"
United States
hoan
The price is ₩363,947
₩415,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,285 reviews)
"Great location, free parking on site was great, nice staff, nice rooms, and amazing breakfast!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is ₩235,627
₩269,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Beachside Inn

9. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel, clean rooms, and super friendly staff!"
United States
Aiping
The price is ₩246,738
₩281,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

10. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (489 reviews)
"The staff was excellent and the rooms were extremely cozy. I will be staying with my little Pomeranian again!"
United States
Channah
The price is ₩223,960
₩255,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

11. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel and location!"
United States
Rachita
The price is ₩311,461
₩364,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Mason Beach Inn

12. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Such a beautiful place. We stayed here for one night and definitely will come back again."
Canada
WENHUAN
The price is ₩329,376
₩375,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Playa 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, (1,503 reviews)
"Loved this hotel, staff, location everything was wonderful"
United States
Karri
The price is ₩315,565
₩366,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Santa Barbara

14. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, clean room"
United States
Eli James
The price is ₩256,947
₩293,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, clean, great amenities"
United States
Abby
The price is ₩309,752
₩353,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Harbor House Inn

16. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful location, great staff, and spacious room"
United States
cinthya
The price is ₩173,976
₩243,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Ala Mar by the Sea

17. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the beach and to great restaurants"
United States
Cole
The price is ₩273,752
₩312,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Casa Del Mar Inn

18. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
4.1 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,400 reviews)
"Comfortable and affordable stay."
United States
Jacquelyn
The price is ₩191,668
₩218,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Lemon Tree Inn

19. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.6 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,685 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and clean room."
United States
natalie
The price is ₩152,251
₩173,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sandpiper Lodge

20. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
2.2 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (217 reviews)
"Great location next to Downtown and waterfront. Spacious and clean room. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Would stay here again next time!"
United States
Jhoana
The price is ₩230,752
₩365,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
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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 West Beach.

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 Lobero Theater or Arlington 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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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 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.

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