The Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit The Mesa
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes
Top hotels in The Mesa

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Great stay. Too many extra little things to list, but it all adds up. One that helped us was each floor has water station. Choice of filtered water or soda water on tap. Plus ziplock bags of ice. Room very nice. Rear of building important fo"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Sandpiper Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"N/A"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"The staff was very helpful with many requests from our family. Great location! Very close to the main drag, on Cabrillo and about 10 minutes walk to the harbor for good food and local coffee!"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Where to stay in The Mesa

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington 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.























