East Mesa
Popular places to visit
Shoreline Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Shoreline Park and also enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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 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.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course
Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast
Make your own Chocolate Bark & Factory Tour
Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around East Mesa
The Mesa
While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.
Alta Mesa
Alta Mesa might not have many top sights, but Leadbetter Beach and Arlington Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westside
Though Westside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
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