The Mesa Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A beach with the sun low on the horizon, casting a warm glow on the sand and water.
A person standing on a rocky beach with waves crashing nearby.
A calm sea at sunset with a sailboat and several ships in the distance.
A person walking on a beach with footprints, a sunset, and a mountain in the background.
A sandy beach with large rocks in the foreground and a cliff with trees in the background.

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Things to do


Top hotels in The 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 ฿2,596 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,596
฿3,121 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,600 reviews)
"The rooms are small and they don't put soap to wash your hands for after using the toilet. Las habitaciones son pequeñas y ellos no ponen jabón para lavarse las manos para despues de usar el inodoro"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,967 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿7,967
฿9,264 total
9 Sept - 10 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 ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,304 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,304
฿4,907 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,399 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,399
฿7,534 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,176 reviews)
"Good value for the money. Nice property and good location."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,485 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,485
฿2,994 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,296 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,296
฿6,294 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (2,414 reviews)
"Asked for a late check out and handed over my credit card for it to be charged. The front desk guy didn’t do it and then the day I had extended cleaning is knocking on the door to see if I’m there while I’m on a work call. Get a call from the front desk and they say they dont have notes for that. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in The Mesa

Find the best The 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 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 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.



The Mesa Travel Guide