East Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit East Mesa
Stay near popular East Mesa attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Top hotels in East Mesa

Hotel Santa Barbara
"like the location across from the Del Hotel..easy to cross street to take advantage of the Del and its restaurants.. the Glorietta Inn is a basic hotel..decent breakfast..nice view across from the bay and sailboats..the pool could use more umbrellas specially since it was so hot... the housekeeping ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Easy breezy nice stop on our way to Santa Barbara"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Good location close to the water front. Main area for restaurants around 15min walk. Loved the marina area which is very close to the hotel. They offer complimentary breakfast which is more than adequate. Good stay overall."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"The room was very clean, staff was there promptly every morning to renew towels and toiletries. Very friendly staff and welcoming. The bar was great, open 24/7!!! The WiFi was fast and very easy to access. Overall great experience!"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 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.





















