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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.3 km from East Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is ฿7,554
฿8,485 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
18.3 km from East Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,375 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is ฿2,717
฿3,198 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
18.4 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is ฿6,602
฿7,605 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
16.4 km from East Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,230 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is ฿2,627
฿3,102 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.9 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,537 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is ฿6,176
฿7,114 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (445 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ฿8,248
฿9,403 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
11 km from East Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ฿13,237
฿15,355 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is ฿10,583
฿12,089 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,401 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is ฿6,447
฿7,362 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.3 km from East Mesa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property!! The room was spacious and had everything we could’ve needed, the bed was so comfortable. Super easy check in / check out process. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Monique
The price is ฿6,925
฿10,354 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Casa Iglesia

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, (341 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is ฿10,652
฿13,655 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (1,124 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Melanie
The price is ฿7,266
฿8,283 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.7 km from East Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,230 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿7,435
฿8,639 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is ฿5,398
฿6,154 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Inn at East Beach

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, (2,277 reviews)
"3 blocks from the beach with an awesome staff and spotless rooms."
United States
Daneka
The price is ฿7,136
฿8,398 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is ฿6,909
฿7,876 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful clean property, free parking, super nice staff. Would stay here again!"
United States
Gwen
The price is ฿9,063
฿10,332 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
La Playa Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6.5 km from East Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay and definitely stay here again!"
United States
Andrea
The price is ฿7,062
฿8,050 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
18.4 km from East Mesa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (681 reviews)
"Beautiful little place! Will definitely stay here again."
United States
Sarah
The price is ฿5,598
฿7,178 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Casa Del Sol

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,221 reviews)
"Great property! Great location!"
United States
James
The price is ฿7,220
฿8,244 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 East 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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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 84 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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