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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (967)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is P6,342
P7,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.2 km from East Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is P8,813
P9,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1105)
"Spotless rooms, courteous staff, happy hrs every day with wine and cheese. Can not ask more. "
United States
Nalin
The price is P9,337
P10,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.9 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1363)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is P6,439
P7,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.7 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (359)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is P7,663
P8,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1199)
"Great location,very nice staff!"
United States
Patricia
The price is P6,077
P6,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1013)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1822)
"Love the architecture / courtyard of the hotel"
United States
Ohlisa
The price is P9,306
P10,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from East Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is P7,936
P9,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Marina Beach Motel
Free daily continental breakfast
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1296)
"Clean property walking distance to the beach, very friendly staff, delicious breakfast and happy hour my husband and I we really enjoy riding their bike to the beach. We will definitely go back there "
United States
Farnaz
The price is P9,818
P11,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from East Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1497)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is P11,508
P13,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Milo
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1095)
"Clean room, friendly staff, one of the better breakfast places "
United States
Marrissa
The price is P8,104
P9,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Beachside Inn
Exterior
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (990)
"Great location "
United States
Jordyn
The price is P11,451
P15,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
18.4 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is P7,634
P8,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2005)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
6.4 km from East Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1009)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location"
United States
ALEENA
The price is P9,989
P11,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Shopping mall
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.3 km from East Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is P11,219
P12,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1307)
"Clean, great room, and amazing staff."
United States
Pedro
The price is P10,570
P12,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 4 km from East Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"A wonderful place & an amazing staff"
United States
Ann
The price is P16,383
P18,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is P11,430
P13,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
La Playa Inn
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Where to stay in East Mesa

Find the best East Mesa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top East Mesa Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely loved the ambience, the holiday decoration and the architecture of the building and the inside garden area. Loved the spa."
Ursula 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is East Mesa like?
Travelers to the East Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach as part of your East Mesa travel plans.
How many hotels will I find in the East Mesa area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 81 East Mesa hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in East Mesa.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Mesa with a visit to Leadbetter Beach and Shoreline Park. A visit to 1000 Steps Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Mesa include Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Harbor are also worth a stop.

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