Hotels in The Mesa

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.1 km from The Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1991)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Top landmarks in The Mesa

Arroyo Burro Beach

Arroyo Burro Beach

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Arroyo Burro Beach, located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central Santa Barbara. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Leadbetter Beach, East Beach, and 1000 Steps Beach.
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Serenity place.
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Shoreline Park

Shoreline Park is worth a pic or two when discovering The Mesa. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.
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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very nice and clean. Staff was personable and the breakfast for a continental one was great."
Geraldine 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mesa expensive to stay in?
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my The Mesa hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some The Mesa hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in The Mesa?
You're spoilt for choice with 168 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in The Mesa makes it easy to explore Santa Barbara, including the neighborhoods of Montecito and Santa Barbara Beach.
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What's The Mesa Like?

If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, why not consider The Mesa? Take time to see places like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including 1000 Steps Beach.

How to Get to The Mesa

Flying to:

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 7 mi (11.2 km) from The Mesa
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 24.8 mi (40 km) from The Mesa

Things to See and Do in and around The Mesa

What to See in The Mesa

  • Leadbetter Beach
  • Santa Barbara City College
  • Arroyo Burro Beach
  • 1000 Steps Beach

Things to Do near The Mesa:

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall (1.5 mi/2.5 km away)
  • Arlington Theater (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
  • Lobero Theater (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
  • Granada Theatre (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara?

  • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 71°F)
  • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 56°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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