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The Mesa hotels and places to stay

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1014)
"My stay was fine."
The price is CA $232
CA $265 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Exterior detail

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1247)
"Perfect location in Santa Barbara!"
The price is CA $290
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1440)
"Good location. Near the harbor"
The price is CA $156
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1212)
"Diego was the favorite part of our stay, giving incredible hospitality, who is very knowledgeable and has a lovely energy!! We also received a complimentary room upgrade and a bottle of wine for my birthday. Truly a wonderful stay in Santa Barbara!! Couldn’t have asked for more :)"
The price is CA $263
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1198)
"Clean "
The price is CA $123
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Sandpiper Lodge
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property - evening/night

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1534)
"Very good, moderately priced inn. Convenient for walking Santa Barbara, and easy walk to marina area. Decent breakfast, and friendly staff. "
The price is CA $234
CA $267 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Inn By The Harbor
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Exterior

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Good"
The price is CA $181
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"It was a little underwhelming, the ceiling in the bathroom looked old and it was brown too. The area in general feels underwhelming in general. Does the job."
The price is CA $355
CA $469 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (602)
"Stayed 2 nights & it was a comfortable stay."
The price is CA $219
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
"Excellent location with balcony overlooking the beach just walking distance to always where I want to go."
The price is CA $251
CA $286 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1298)
"We enjoyed our stay! A cute and clean hotel with comfortable beds and a wonderful continental breakfast. Easy walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. We would stay here again!"
The price is CA $245
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
"Conveniently located, free self-parking, clean rooms."
The price is CA $125
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Oasis Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room amenity

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Good hotel 10/10"
The price is CA $146
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Location of hotel was ideal."
The price is CA $213
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Excellent!"
The price is CA $725
CA $908 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1013)
"The location was perfect … a block from the beach and easy walk to restaurants and pier. It’s was quiet and clean on the property. Breakfast was good and fresh squeezed OJ was a pleasant surprise. Only complaint was that the eating area was way too small. Other than that I would stay there again for sure. "
The price is CA $263
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
The Franciscan Hotel
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (255)
"One of my all-time favorites anywhere"
The price is CA $2,132
CA $2,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Riviera Beach House
Sundeck

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (972)
"We loved staying at the Riviera. It was a prime location for all of the fun activities and great food in Santa Barbara. Service was friendly and prompt for any needs we had and the hotel smelled amazing. Iwould definitely recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to experience the best of Santa Barbara. "
The price is CA $246
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Riviera Beach House
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"This hotel is in a very convenient location on State Street, surrounded by many restaurants, bars, and stores. It's a half-mile walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. The immediate area seems geared towards the collegiate crowd. The hotel was undergoing renovation so the temporary lobby was small. Staff was very friendly."
The price is CA $331
CA $381 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1020)
"I usually don’t leave comments, but this hotel truly deserves one. I stayed there for one night last weekend and accidentally left my iPad in the room. The kind manager went out of their way to ship it back to me. Amazing service!"
The price is CA $200
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Lemon Tree Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mesa like?

Travelers to the The Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach as part of your The Mesa travel plans.

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How many hotels will I find in the The Mesa area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 161 The Mesa hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in The Mesa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to The Mesa?

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What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, and Elings Park. Arroyo Burro Beach and Hendrys Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around The Mesa include 1000 Steps Beach, Santa Barbara Carriage Museum, and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth a stop.