The Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit The Mesa
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
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,600 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,600
฿3,126 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,649 reviews)
"A lot of parking. Easy to access from the freeway. Close to businesses. Staff was interesting and helpful. Rooms were decent for price."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,489 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,489
฿2,998 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 ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿3,759 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,759
฿4,285 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (2,668 reviews)
"First of all, this hotel room looked nothing like the photos online, needs renovation badly, no fan in bathroom to air out -open window (ya kinda ghetto) there was a tweeker in the parking lot right outside I guess they were staying upstairs, he came in & out ALL NIGHT LONG starting his loud truck ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is ฿23,997 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿23,997
฿30,290 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,479 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿7,479
฿8,697 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,500 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and great rooms."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,407 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,407
฿7,544 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 ...
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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.
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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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.
