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
Top hotels in West Mesa

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Wonderful experience, best SB hotel, comfortable beds. Great location. I will definitely return soon."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Hotel staff was nice and friendly. We were able to stay with our dogs here which was nice. The t is conveniently located in the city. Hotel a little older but friendliness made up for it. Thank you."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"For this price we paid in a nicer area of town you would think the owners of the motel would take some pride in the apperance. the room has not been updated since the 1980s. the carpet was awful, including the carpet in the bathroom! The walls were awful tinted yellow, and had patches where the door ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Room seemed semi clean, but had an overwhelming chemicalcleaning smell. The towel was the worst I’ve ever seen in my life and there was only one!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.






















