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.

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 167 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.

Top 10 The Mesa Hotels of 2026

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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

26 km from The Mesa

Tammy

RM726 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4.4 km from The Mesa

Larry

RM806 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Feb - 18 Feb

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

June

RM1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Nicholas

RM847 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Elizabeth

RM727 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 4.7 km from The Mesa

Sarah

RM1,162 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Ver

RM1,129 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Feb - 25 Feb

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Kurt

RM511 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

17.6 km from The Mesa

Philip

RM612 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Oscar

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 2.7 km from The Mesa

Guillermo

RM618 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Feb - 25 Feb

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Kritika

Marina Beach Motel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Katie

RM718 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

The Milo

West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Angela

RM990 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Feb - 19 Feb

Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

christy

RM930 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Samantha

RM1,165 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.1 km from The Mesa

Richard

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Montecito Inn

7.4 km from The Mesa

Joseph

RM1,039 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 2.6 km from The Mesa

Wesley

RM1,189 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.7 km from The Mesa

Nereyda

RM813 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

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Where to stay in The Mesa

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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.

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Santa Barbara Beach

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

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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.

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