The Mesa, CA
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Arroyo Burro Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Arroyo Burro Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Take in the entertainment venues and sunsets in the area.
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
The Mesa Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
Absolute GEM on State Street..no detail has been overlooked. ADORED this property
Reviewed on 2026/4/1
Sandpiper Lodge
Great location, 5-10 minutes away from all the attractions. Comfortable beds, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2026/4/1
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
The location is great. The parking is $10 per day & underground. The breakfast is ok. The staff is nice. However, the showers took 20 minutes to warm up. Also it smelled like sewage when we arrived.
Reviewed on 2026/3/30
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Great
Reviewed on 2026/4/1
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
This was an adorable place - loved the pond and to be ablet o feed the fish and ducks. Rooms come with a balcony which is really nice. Breakfast was very good and evenly spread out- overall this was a great place to stay
Reviewed on 2026/4/1
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Clean room. It was like a nice motel.
Reviewed on 2026/3/31
Other neighborhoods around The Mesa
Alta Mesa
Alta Mesa might not have many top sights, but 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Mesa
If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
