What is East Mesa like?

Travellers to the East Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach as part of your East Mesa travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the East Mesa area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 86 East Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in East Mesa.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Mesa with a visit to Leadbetter Beach and Shoreline Park. A visit to 1000 Steps Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Mesa include Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carriage and Western Art Museum and Mesa Lane Steps Beach are also worth a stop.

The Best Hotels in East Mesa, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Design Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Pets allowed, Ocean View | Living area

1. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

10.2 km from East Mesa

฿20,709 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa

Amy

฿9,385 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

3. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.6 km from East Mesa

Richard

฿10,533 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

4. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa

Adam

฿8,172 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

5. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa

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฿9,258 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

6. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa

Ignacio

฿9,397 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

7. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa

Dayne

฿13,416 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa

Martin

฿6,330 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

9. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa

Amy

฿8,800 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 2.4 km from East Mesa

Kennedy

฿11,428 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

11. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa

Steve

฿18,877 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa

Brian

฿9,977 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

13. The Milo

West Beach, 2.1 km from East Mesa

gina

฿10,804 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa

Abraham

฿9,023 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

15. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 1.7 km from East Mesa

Viviano

฿8,311 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

16. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from East Mesa

Danielle

฿12,061 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

17. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3.6 km from East Mesa

McKenna

฿11,080 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

18. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.7 km from East Mesa

Sean

฿8,156 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa

Marcella

฿6,579 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

20. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 3.6 km from East Mesa

Yoshiko

฿6,065 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Where to stay in East Mesa

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A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 East Mesa Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good

"Coffee in room, lotion and more shampoo would be nice."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"We chose this hotel because it is within very close walking distance of the beach and pier. The hotel has plenty of parking, is very clean and well-kept, and the staff is helpful and friendly. The free morning breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, waffles, juice, tea, coffee and fruits, among other things. The rooms are spacious and just fine except for two things. To control the temperature you have to use a remote and point it at the air conditioner. We had to ask the attendant to explain how to use the remote because it is not user friendly. The other issue is that you can't get Netflix via the tv unless you use your hotspot, and the internet is not great. For the price we paid I feel that there should not have been any problems."

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Our top choices for East Mesa hotels

1. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. Beachside Inn

5. La Playa Inn

6. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

7. Mason Beach Inn

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

9. Marina Beach Hotel

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

11. The Eagle Inn

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

13. The Milo

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

16. Harbor View Inn

17. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

18. The Upham Hotel

19. The Franciscan Hotel

20. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Where to stay in East Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top East Mesa Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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