East Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit East Mesa
Stay near popular East Mesa attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Top hotels in East Mesa

Hotel Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Sandpiper Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"Is a good and clean place"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Clean place to stay and walking to the beach a plus. Breakfast had alot of beverage choices and the food was limited but enough to get u started for the day."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Overall a good experience, but they need to THOROUGHLY clean the air conditioner. The air just stank that came out of it. Smelled like mildew and never went away. We turned it off totally."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Where to stay in East Mesa

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.

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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.





















