The Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit The Mesa
Stay near popular The Mesa attractions
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
฿1,148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
฿2,263
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
฿1,246
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara
฿656
per adult
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
฿505
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in The Mesa
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,570 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,570
฿8,803 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! (1,504 reviews)
"Great downtown property tastefully designed, fresh and clean throughout. My room was compact, comfortable yet tight, so thankfully the downstairs lobby had so many great spots to sit and feel by yourself for a quick business zoom. The property is as walkable as you can get with groceries, dinner ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,642 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,642
฿3,176 total
29 Sept - 30 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! (1,668 reviews)
"Dropped my daughter at UCSB and stay here because it was the most reasonable price"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,519 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,519
฿3,035 total
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,475 reviews)
"The hotel room was clean and everything was working - Just did not like the location - and it is close to the freeway - so room in the front might be very loud -"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿3,653 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,653
฿4,164 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,687 reviews)
"Our room was behind car wash and we could not sleep from 5 in the morning also the staff would stab the doors so bad it was hard to sleep the place was filthy and dated nothing interesting about it"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,783 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,783
฿6,604 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! (1,287 reviews)
"Prime location across from beach and walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars and shops. Great value compared to many surrounding properties."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,668 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,668
฿6,722 total
21 Sept - 22 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! (2,398 reviews)
"Really a wonderful surprise. Well appointed room, clean, high tech mirror. Above all very good location 5 minutes on foot to both beaches. Also a quiet location despite be blocks from 101. The staff almost apologized for the ‘small’ breakfast. Actually it any thing one would need including a great ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
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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 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.
Photo by David Simmington
Open Photo by David Simmington
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.
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Open Photo by robb image
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.
