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 164 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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1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Martin

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Marcella

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

3. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Adam

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

4. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Julianne

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

5. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Joanna

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

6. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa

Viviano

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

7. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Ignacio

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

8. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Amy

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa

Richard

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa

Abraham

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

11. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Sean

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

12. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 2.7 km from The Mesa

Rey Jacob

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

13. Casa De La Vina

2.2 km from The Mesa

Jane Hodges

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

14. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa

Jackson

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

15. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa

Brian

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

16. Casa Del Mar Inn

West Beach, 2.4 km from The Mesa

Cole

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

17. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa

Yoshiko

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

18. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa

Kennedy

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

19. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 4.6 km from The Mesa

Joe

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 3 km from The Mesa

Rich

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Where to stay in The Mesa

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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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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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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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

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Top The Mesa Hotel Reviews

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent 5-night stay. Excellent breakfast service. Price is ok, not great. Helpful staff. Nice pool."

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We were looking for a pet-friendly hotel. My son works in the hotel industry and he suggested this hotel. We were quite impressed with the customer service, the fact that the hotel does not charge a pet fee and the beauty of the hotel. The only thing we didn't care for was the restaurant Caya. The atmosphere and live music were wonderful, but the food was not very tasty. That wouldn't stop us from coming back because there are many food locations within walking distance from the hotel. We also chose a room with a patio which was nice because we could sit outside our room and enjoy the live music and relaxing ambiance."

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great little staycation with a family of 3 kids. Pool was great. The beach was a fun adventure but it took a minute to get all the tar off from the beach. The food at all the restaurants was excellent they have an amazing amount of options for the kids. Overall wonderful stay."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"It was very easy to check in. I love that we had self parking. We had breakfast in our stay. It was a very simple, but it was nice to have. The coffee was amazing. The only thing that I would have to say is that for the second day no one cleaned the room they did not bring us extra towels. They did not took out the trash and we had two children, so I just went outside and took out the trash, but the place itself is very beautiful. You can feed the ducks and the swans. The pool was nice and clean. I would definitely stay here again."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean, spacious for my family. We had a kitchen which was great. Bed was comfortable. The only negative was the sofa bed was not comfortable at all. Other than that I thought the location was close to the beach, parks and restaurants which made our stay easy to navigate. Afternoon wine was also a nice touch!"

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Our top choices for The Mesa hotels

1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2. The Franciscan Hotel

3. Beachside Inn

4. La Playa Inn

5. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

6. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

7. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8. Marina Beach Hotel

9. Inn By The Harbor

10. Castillo Inn at the Beach

11. The Upham Hotel

12. Haley Hotel

13. Casa De La Vina

14. Harbor House Inn

15. Lavender Inn by the Sea

16. Casa Del Mar Inn

17. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

18. Hotel Santa Barbara

19. Sandpiper Lodge

20. Casa Iglesia

Where to stay in The Mesa

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