What is East Mesa like?

Travellers to the East Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach as part of your East Mesa travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to 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 82 East Mesa hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in East Mesa.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

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 neighbourhood. 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 Mesa Lane Steps Beach are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for East Mesa hotels

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

16.4 km from East Mesa

Anna

Rp1.780.816 total

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25.3 km from East Mesa

Amanda

Rp4.115.712 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

16.9 km from East Mesa

Justin

Rp3.425.784 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

18.4 km from East Mesa

Esther

Rp2.616.146 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

18.4 km from East Mesa

Ruth

Rp3.643.124 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

6.5 km from East Mesa

Joyce Marie

Rp3.589.219 total

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.7 km from East Mesa

Mohammad

Rp3.676.711 total

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 4 km from East Mesa

Chaoqun

Rp3.927.596 total

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

5.2 km from East Mesa

Demian

Rp2.286.730 total

includes taxes & fees

28 May - 29 May

Inn on Summer Hill

11 km from East Mesa

Dawn

Rp4.266.217 total

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

Sandpiper Lodge

5.3 km from East Mesa

Kathryn

Rp2.826.401 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 4.1 km from East Mesa

Gilbert

Rp3.235.278 total

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa

Deserie

Rp3.334.005 total

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.2 km from East Mesa

Olga

Rp3.068.755 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

5.9 km from East Mesa

Aram

Rp3.248.332 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 2.3 km from East Mesa

John

Rp2.922.042 total

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from East Mesa

Vincent

Rp3.304.824 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Lemon Tree Inn

4.6 km from East Mesa

Jared

Rp2.542.249 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Agave Inn

5.1 km from East Mesa

Ashley

Rp3.008.886 total

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

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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.

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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.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Top East Mesa Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

6/10 Okay

"No big issues, but they nickle and dime you at every chance. The WiFi is a good example. You have to join their club or pay by the day. If you join, you get VERY SLOW service unless you pay extra. They have ducks in the garden, if you want to feed them, you have to pay extra. For a $230 room, why not do what other similar hotels do and include the WiFi. The breakfast was OK, but they opened later than promised."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for 2 nights as a solo traveler and had a great experience. The hotel is older but very well maintained, and my room was spotless. I felt safe and comfortable the entire stay. Breakfast was basic but totally fine, plus there are plenty of great food options nearby. Check-in and check-out were both quick and easy. Would definitely stay again!"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"We were able to check in early. We arrived a couple of hours before check in time and the desk agent was very accommodating to let us in early and also change our room from an upstairs to a downstairs. The room was very clean, comfortable and well stocked with toiletries and even a bottle of sparkling wine. The hotel hosts a nice wine, cheese and warm cookies every afternoon at 4:30. The breakfast is a typical hotel breakfast, ample but not great. The beach and piers are within walking distance as are several nice restaurants. A good, convenient and very nice hotel."

The Milo

8/10 Good

"Pros: The location of Hotel Milo is perfect! Right across from the ocean/pier! We borrowed bikes from the hotel and biked along the bike path. The pool was almost empty so we were able to use a nice padded lounger. A guitarist performed on the hotel patio and there were drinks for purchase. Cons: The room was super small, had an uncomfortable mattress, had a huge plate glass window in front of the bed, no chair to sit on in the room or dresser to place your clothes."

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Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Del Sol

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Inn on Summer Hill

Sandpiper Lodge

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Villa Rosa Inn

Beachside Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

Agave Inn

Where to stay in East Mesa

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top East Mesa Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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