West Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara



Visit West Mesa
Stay near popular West 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 West Mesa

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"I’ve never been to a hotel when they didn’t allow you to check in when you arrived, even if you were a few minutes before check in time. Here they made us line up, outside and wait til “exactly” 3:00. Then the woman that made us all wait, grabbed her purse and left, leaving one poor guy to check ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Great"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Beachside Inn
"Ok"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"From day one there were problems at the property. I reserved a 2 queen size room. They “upgraded” me without asking. Elevator ran very slow. Keycard didn’t work. Door lock needed to be reprogrammed. TV kept going blank every 15 minutes. Was told to unplug box to reboot. I should NOT have to watch ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Where to stay in West 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.






















