The Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit The Mesa
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

Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in The Mesa

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"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

Hotel Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"Good value for the money. Nice property and good location."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"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
Where to stay in The Mesa

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.























