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
The price is ฿2,829 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,829
฿3,391 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,497 reviews)
"Room was thighter than in picture"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,830 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,830
฿5,507 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,618 reviews)
"It was a nice hotel to stay just for a night. Staff was nice. I did get upgraded to a suite which was nice. Definitely would not recommend for a girls trip as there was only 1 mirror in the room."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,560 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,560
฿7,622 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,312 reviews)
"The pond and ducks were a fun amenity but the rooms felt a little older/outdated. The air conditioner units in our two rooms were different and one worked better than the other. Be sure to request a room facing the pond. My family didn’t like the breakfast- they said the eggs and the sausages were ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,793 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,793
฿7,993 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿9,939 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿9,939
฿11,557 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,455 reviews)
"Tho this hotel is small it has tons of style and great amenities. Located near Santa Barbara’s popular nightlife off Main Street, we found walking and bike riding easy. The rooms carry nice character and are nicely sized. Highly recommend to find spots around the lobby and stairwell for photos."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 ฿5,387 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,387
฿6,402 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (2,327 reviews)
"Television did not work. WiFi was horrible. Toiletries were not stocked and not available when I asked the front desk. Would not stay again."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Avania Inn of 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 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 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.



East Mesa Travel Guide