The Mesa Travel Guide

Santa Barbara
The Mesa

Popular places to visit

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Arroyo Burro Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Arroyo Burro Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Take in the entertainment choices and sunsets in the area.

Arroyo Burro Beach
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Hendrys Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hendrys Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara?

Hendrys Beach
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1000 Steps Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 1000 Steps Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara?

1000 Steps Beach
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Shoreline Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Shoreline Park and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Shoreline Park
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Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor

Things to do

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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

£107
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

£101
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

£75
Per adult
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

£47
Per adult
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
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Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

£8
Per adult
Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll
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Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure

£280
Per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure
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Top hotels in The Mesa

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £128 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
£128
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Easy to check in and out of. Decent free breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Sandpiper Lodge
*NEW LISTING* Ocean front beach house close beach access
*NEW LISTING* Ocean front beach house close beach access
Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
Lovely Place
"It was swell"

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2024

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*NEW LISTING* Ocean front beach house close beach access
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £182 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£182
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,296 reviews)
"Customer service is always extraordinary! The hotel and staff are extremely nice!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £254 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
£254
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,108 reviews)
"Location was great, room was clean and comfortable. AC worked well. Hotel staff were very nice and made it super easy to check in/out."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is £149 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
£149
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is £198 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£198
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Good property"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa

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Alta Mesa

When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to Leadbetter Beach and Arlington Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Alta Mesa
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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach
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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State

The Mesa Travel Guide

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