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1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,111 reviews)
"Nice breakfast selection Friendly staff Great pool and hot tub Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is P14,686
P16,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.9 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,918 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Richard
The price is P17,595
P20,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Inn By The Harbor

3. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Elegant, spotless, spacious rooms, good on site covered parking and the beds were extremely comfortable."
United States
Julianne
The price is P15,095
P17,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn

4. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,377 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is P9,899
P11,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

5. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,347 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is P16,155
P18,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea

6. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,248 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Liam
The price is P13,301
P15,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Beachside Inn

7. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Dayne
The price is P18,195
P21,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Mason Beach Inn

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
5.7 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,162 reviews)
"Super clean and great staff."
United States
Omar
The price is P13,006
P15,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,469 reviews)
"Great location and fun updated hotel. "
United States
Marilyn
The price is P14,892
P17,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Santa Barbara

10. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,420 reviews)
"Brisas was a great location and the staff was wonderful and helpful. Would definitely stay there again."
United States
Ignacio
The price is P15,655
P17,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

11. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.4 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,028 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great area. The staff was lovely."
United States
Sheila
The price is P13,298
P15,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
The Upham Hotel

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,023 reviews)
"Beautiful place, staff lovely."
Australia
Anita
The price is P10,394
P11,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

13. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,165 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is P13,856
P15,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Marina Beach Hotel

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Simple hotel but great location!"
United States
Abraham
The price is P12,843
P14,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 2 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (475 reviews)
"The staff was amazing"
United States
Elliott
The price is P13,867
P15,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

16. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from The Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (481 reviews)
"The location of the Drift was fantastic and it was a darling place to stay."
United States
Shari
The price is P16,536
P18,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

17. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stay at the Harbor House!"
United States
Jackson
The price is P16,315
P18,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Harbor House Inn

18. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,256 reviews)
"Great location amd very friendly staff. "
United States
Marcella
The price is P10,727
P12,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Franciscan Hotel

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 2.8 km from The Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (272 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Erica
The price is P16,530
P18,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

20. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great breakfast"
United States
Steve
The price is P16,591
P18,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Eagle Inn
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Where to stay in The Mesa

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

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.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?
Travelers to the The Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.
How many hotels will I find in the The Mesa area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 163 The Mesa hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in The Mesa.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach, and 1000 Steps Beach while you're in The Mesa. A visit to Mesa Lane Steps Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around The Mesa include Santa Barbara Carriage Museum, Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, and Carriage and Western Art Museum. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum are also worth a stop.

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