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1. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach
4.0 star property
10.2 km from East Mesa
The price is ฿12,894
฿20,709 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,117 reviews)
"Love this hotel. Great location and a good breakfast is offered. Walkable and close to the beach."
United States
Amy
The price is ฿8,232
฿9,385 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,917 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Richard
The price is ฿9,224
฿10,533 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Inn By The Harbor

4. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,244 reviews)
"Great place to stay when in Santa Barbara"
United States
Adam
The price is ฿7,156
฿8,172 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Beachside Inn

5. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,018 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
United States
darryl a
The price is ฿8,121
฿9,258 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Playa Inn

6. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,426 reviews)
"Brisas was a great location and the staff was wonderful and helpful. Would definitely stay there again."
United States
Ignacio
The price is ฿8,229
฿9,397 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

7. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Dayne
The price is ฿11,575
฿13,416 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Mason Beach Inn

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,352 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is ฿5,326
฿6,330 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

9. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,168 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is ฿7,719
฿8,800 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Marina Beach Hotel

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.4 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,469 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
Kennedy
The price is ฿9,828
฿11,428 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara

11. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great breakfast"
United States
Steve
The price is ฿16,559
฿18,877 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
The Eagle Inn

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,338 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is ฿8,737
฿9,977 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Lavender Inn by the Sea

13. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,620 reviews)
"Amazing location and beautiful grounds"
United States
gina
The price is ฿9,461
฿10,804 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Milo

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Simple hotel but great location!"
United States
Abraham
The price is ฿7,902
฿9,023 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.7 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (469 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ฿7,290
฿8,311 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

16. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Would stay again!"
United States
Danielle
The price is ฿10,580
฿12,061 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Harbor View Inn

17. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.6 km from East Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (405 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is ฿8,402
฿11,080 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

18. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.7 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Highly recommend for anyone to stay here. It’s beautiful and located in a perfect location."
United States
Sean
The price is ฿7,154
฿8,156 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Upham Hotel

19. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,242 reviews)
"Great location amd very friendly staff. "
United States
Marcella
The price is ฿5,771
฿6,579 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel

20. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.6 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Yoshiko
The price is ฿5,311
฿6,065 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in East Mesa

Find the best East 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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater 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.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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