The Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Top hotels in The Mesa
Hotel Santa Barbara
Room was small but efficient, great interior furnishings. There was a fridge (mini bar not free), but free coffee and tea (good quality stuff too), kettle for boiling water. Plenty of cups. Nice large bathroom. Big open lobby with a little coffee/drink bar. My room faced courtyard so no street noise. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Front desk check in Excellent. Advised us of all amenities. Gave us a map of the area and explained how to get where we wanted to go downtown. Breakfast was a hearty continental. Room was clean and Roomy. Only complaint was the construction noise
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Room Was cute but didn't smell great.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Was ok, everything worked but small room for the price.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
A great beachfront location for a family vacation! We walked to the zoo, beach, historic pier & various excellent dining options. The only need for driving was to visit the botanic garden! The large pool is very accessible although the cafe near the pool was not open. We did put she's pool toys & ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Milo
The ocean view was beautiful.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa
Alta Mesa
When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Mesa
If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater 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.
