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

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,592 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,592
฿8,828 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! (1,506 reviews)
"What a fantastic hotel, we will be back! Beautiful well kept room. You don't need to get a large room to experience this property as the entry-level rooms are sufficient. Quiet, clean and a responsive staff. Valet parking and luggage service. Even though they charge for parking, but having this location ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
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 ฿2,629 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,629
฿3,161 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,671 reviews)
"they did not have the Wi-Fi working and when I requested they fix it I was told it was reset, but it didn’t seem to do anything"

Reviewed on 17 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,526 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,526
฿3,043 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,462 reviews)
"The internet does not work"

Reviewed on 17 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 ฿3,649 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,649
฿4,160 total
5 Oct - 6 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
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,725 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,725
฿6,538 total
21 Sept - 22 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! (1,284 reviews)
"We love this little place. Amazing location, great staff, super clean and they have an awesome free breakfast spread."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Beachside Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,662 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿5,662
฿6,716 total
22 Sept - 23 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! (2,400 reviews)
"We've stayed at Avania Inn at least a couple of times and really enjoy it here. This last stay was a bit more eventful for us as we got in extremely late. Communicated with Glory who was really accommodating in checking us in way after hours. Katy the next morning was really helpful in straightening ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 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 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