West Mesa Travel Guide
Santa Barbara



Visit West Mesa
Stay near popular West Mesa attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry
Top hotels in West Mesa

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Good price. Good location. Not fancy, but gets the job done."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge
"Great stay! Clean, nice, great location"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"Nice new hotel close to the freeway with ample underground parking. Great free breakfast"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Where to stay in West 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 Lobero Theater 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.





















