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1. 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, (1,919 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Richard
The price is Rp5.096.054
Rp5.819.439 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Inn By The Harbor

2. 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 Rp4.686.642
Rp5.351.911 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Lavender Inn by the Sea

3. 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, (1,423 reviews)
"Brisas was a great location and the staff was wonderful and helpful. Would definitely stay there again."
United States
Ignacio
The price is Rp4.970.982
Rp5.676.613 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

4. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,167 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is Rp4.233.734
Rp4.826.457 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

5. 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, (2,381 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is Rp2.867.258
Rp3.407.605 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

6. 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, (1,114 reviews)
"Nice breakfast selection Friendly staff Great pool and hot tub Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is Rp4.438.923
Rp5.060.372 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

7. 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, (1,031 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great area. The staff was lovely."
United States
Sheila
The price is Rp3.515.105
Rp4.007.220 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Upham Hotel

8. 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 Rp3.719.782
Rp4.247.849 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach

9. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Elegant, spotless, spacious rooms, good on site covered parking and the beds were extremely comfortable."
United States
Julianne
The price is Rp4.379.203
Rp4.992.273 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Playa Inn

10. 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 Rp4.186.136
Rp4.772.196 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Harbor House Inn

11. 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, (1,025 reviews)
"Beautiful place, staff lovely."
Australia
Anita
The price is Rp3.161.815
Rp3.610.680 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

12. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,249 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Liam
The price is Rp3.852.377
Rp4.399.222 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Beachside Inn

13. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from The Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,612 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Fernando
The price is Rp5.239.375
Rp5.983.104 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Milo

14. 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, (476 reviews)
"The staff was amazing"
United States
Elliott
The price is Rp3.744.165
Rp4.268.494 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

15. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 2.5 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,472 reviews)
"Great location and fun updated hotel. "
United States
Marilyn
The price is Rp4.313.345
Rp5.015.654 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

16. Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.4 km from The Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the beach and to great restaurants"
United States
Cole
The price is Rp3.507.986
Rp3.999.033 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Casa Del Mar Inn

17. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.2 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"great location, nice room and friendly staff."
United States
Lori
The price is Rp5.269.988
Rp6.124.826 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mason Beach Inn

18. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
2.2 km from The Mesa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (205 reviews)
"Great location. Very comfortable room; nice amenities. Within walking distance to many great places. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jane Hodges
The price is Rp3.170.353
Rp4.935.184 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Casa De La Vina

19. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.6 km from The Mesa
6.0 out of 10, (1,014 reviews)
"It was across the street from the beach with a great open balcony"
United States
William
The price is Rp4.540.519
Rp5.819.651 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Ala Mar by the Sea

20. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.3 km from The Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,260 reviews)
"Great location amd very friendly staff. "
United States
Marcella
The price is Rp3.106.997
Rp3.541.980 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel
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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 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

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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?
Travellers to the The Mesa neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to 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 accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Mesa, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in The Mesa.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
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 neighbourhood. 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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