East Mesa Travel Guide
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Top hotels in East Mesa

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Centrally located, this property is above average. The room was clean, and the property was well maintained. The breakfast, however, lacked variety...and while the coffee was excellent, the eggs (loosely scrambled and NO hard boiled eggs) and dry sausage, wasn't up to par with other like hotels."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Beachside Inn
"First, the good...the hotel is in a nice part of town. It is directly across from the marina and we enjoyed the walk along the shoreline and boardwalk. Breakfast was hot and hearty. There was a wide selection of items: yogurt, juices, fruit, eggs, chicken, cold cuts, cereal, bagels, etc. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"The hotel was very nice very clean. The staff was wonderful. It’s just that $30 a day parking but I know that’s what they’re charging nowadays. The only thing is we expected breakfast because they said they had breakfast. I thought may be a Continental breakfast , but there was none of that, There ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Beds are pretty comfy, but sheets are rough. Dark rooms and only a desk chair to sit in. For two people to sit comfortably, need another chair. Breakfast is not adequate, and coffee is very low quality"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
"Clean room, comfy bed, front desk staff super friendly and accommodating, hot tub was super relaxing. Will definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum 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.




















