The Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit The Mesa
Stay near popular The Mesa attractions
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in The Mesa
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £213 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£213
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,527 reviews)
"It’s located on State Street do that was convenient for shopping sans dining- they have done a really nice job renovating the property. The just is adequate but they need to add smaller c weights 3,5,8. They have faucets on each floor that you get water or bubble water- super cool! Valet was ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £60 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£60
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,567 reviews)
"This was the first time my room was on the 2nd floor. You can hear the freeway all day and all night"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £69 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£69
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £109 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£109
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,761 reviews)
"Loved the stay. Check in was fast and simple- and the pool, hot tub and breakfast were amazing as well. Would come back again for sure."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £117 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£117
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,434 reviews)
"Clean, conveniently close to beach, State street. Staff was great."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £158 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£158
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
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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 West Beach.
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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
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.
