The Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit The Mesa
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in The Mesa
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £74 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£74
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,637 reviews)
"There was too small for two occupants. Only one chair in the room requested the second one nothing happened.. the amount of soap bear minimum is recommended to get your own soap"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £207 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£207
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £109 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£109
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £168 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£168
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,185 reviews)
"Great location and comfy beds, but poor soundproofing and unhelpful staff. I stayed here for a quick trip, and there were definitely some highlights. The beds were extremely comfortable, offering a great night’s sleep (when it was quiet), and the complimentary breakfast was actually quite good with ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
Fully refundable
The price is £65 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£65
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,407 reviews)
"It was great"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £124 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£124
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,406 reviews)
"Great location to save $ verses staying at a spot directly on the beach. Short walk to everything which is nice. Thin doors/walls so hear a lot of the foot traffic and others who watch TV loud, but overall would recommend. They only clean rooms every 3 days (which is fine) - so just know this if ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in The Mesa
Find the best The Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
