East Mesa Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A beach with the sun low on the horizon, casting a warm glow on the sand and water.
A beach with a rainbow, cliffs, and the ocean.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, dense greenery, and a clear blue sky.
A beach with smooth sand and scattered rocks.
A person sitting on a rocky cliff by the sea.

Stay near popular East Mesa attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in East Mesa

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,610 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,610
฿3,138 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,650 reviews)
"Place was well worth the money, comfort and peaceful.lots of shops nearby.."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,499 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,499
฿3,010 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,441 reviews)
"Room is clean and modern, has refrigerator with even a freezer space and I can freeze my ice for insulated lunch bag that I need for my medications that need to be refrigerated while I am traveling. This was an unexpected stop off on my way up coast to explore more of California. I became ill on ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿3,779 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,779
฿4,308 total
12 Oct - 13 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. ...
Sandpiper Lodge
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,509 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,509
฿8,732 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,497 reviews)
"Nice place but homeless sleeping outside of the hotel, not a great look for them. Room was nice ,clean but if you need to hang anything up good luck. Staff was more than accommodating."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,919 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,919
฿7,007 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (2,383 reviews)
"Accommodations were okay. Nice location to pier and marina, A bit expensive but location will demand those kind of prices."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,106 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿6,106
฿6,973 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,273 reviews)
"It was OK"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Beachside Inn
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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 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.



East Mesa Travel Guide