Title: Visit The Mesa: 2026 The Mesa, Santa Barbara Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# The Mesa, CA

## Santa Barbara

![Walk on the beach celebrating my parents vow renewal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e90e8fa3-ba51-4f09-884b-bc47b81297ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Walk on the beach celebrating my parents vow renewal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e90e8fa3-ba51-4f09-884b-bc47b81297ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Arroyo Burro Beach, also known as Hendry's Beach by locals, has a reputation as a "dog beach", and is a popular location for dog owners to walk their pets off leash, though Arroyo Burro itself is actually on-leash (the off-leash area is just east below the Wilcox Property Douglas Family Preserve). Arrive early to secure a parking spot! This is a favorite place of ours to walk in the mornings with a cup of coffee.

#SantaBarbara
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![Santa Barbara Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/2035ad5d-4b5d-4daa-8939-f3895b2840a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![just a walk on our local beach in Santa Barbara. amazing sunsets, every day. #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/b872b9bb-aca7-4d16-a475-e730ae588f69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit The Mesa

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Santa Barbara Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara.dx602277)

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### Popular places to visit

![Arroyo Burro Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065941/b026e954-45dc-464a-9115-4173464c3c20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Arroyo Burro Beach

4.5/5(69 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Arroyo-Burro-Beach-The-Mesa.d6065941.Vacation-Attraction)

![Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/c111f9a9-18fd-45de-974b-d88094f6c782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Shoreline Park

4.5/5(37 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Shoreline-Park-The-Mesa.d6325028.Vacation-Attraction)

![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara Bowl

4.5/5(144 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Vacation-Attraction)

![Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(417 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Vacation-Attraction)

![Giraffe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065929/270a1a70-0d2d-4907-9d24-b5f37a1112ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara Zoo

4.5/5(307 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6065929.Vacation-Attraction)

![I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/30ce6c84-8fdd-46b4-a6db-46fa6908e44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(529 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

$28

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details)

![Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/42525e3f-eeaa-4123-9364-579955e1d2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

$32

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details)

![Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50852844/f41c63e2-6527-4b2f-a3af-f67963571738.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

$52

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details)

![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

$69

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details)

![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

$35

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details)

![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

$45

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details)

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## The Mesa Hotel Deals

![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA

$260 nightly

$297 total

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,224 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay. The State Street location was perfect. The rooms were beautifully done. The staff was friendly but seemed to be very inexperienced.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/46edc7c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sandpiper Lodge

3525 State St Santa Barbara CA

$118 nightly

$134 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,243 reviews)

If it wasn't for one issue, it would have been a completely avaerage hotel and average stay. Iput the do not diarurb sign on the door, and my family and I left to run around. When we came back, the do not disturb sign was in the room on the table and hotel staff had clearly been in there. Nothing ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470507)

![Inn By The Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34495/375e4f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Inn By The Harbor

433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA

$223 nightly

$255 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,865 reviews)

We really enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and the staff was very curtious. The only thing i recommend is having a full size ironing board. We love staying in Santa Barbara. Your Hotel is so close to everything.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=34495&PinnedHotelID=34495&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470507)

![Hyatt Place Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32661400/32661326/6fce7cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA

$166 nightly

$193 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,049 reviews)

Clean room

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=32661326&PinnedHotelID=32661326&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470507)

![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/9dcf1da6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA

$129 nightly

$146 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,135 reviews)

Enjoyed our stay! Very walkable to harbor, beach, state st and pier!

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470507)

![The Milo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565800/565736/af5e1e5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Milo

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

$245 nightly

$280 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,533 reviews)

Dirty sheets with stains and an unpleasant smell.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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## Check The Mesa hotel availability

[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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[This weekend

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[Next weekend

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### Other neighborhoods around The Mesa

![Santa Barbara, California Mission Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471620/3f9653fc-673a-47b2-af78-5c7d3698314f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Alta-Mesa.dx553248635976471620)

![Walk on the beach celebrating my parents vow renewal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e90e8fa3-ba51-4f09-884b-bc47b81297ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### East Mesa

 If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-East-Mesa.dx553248635976472344)

![Panorama of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976476447/a3058d64-05df-4c20-8cf1-006128fd2602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### West Mesa

 While visiting West Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Arroyo Burro Beach and Mesa Lane Steps Beach. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-West-Mesa.dx553248635976476447)

![Santa Barbara Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/2035ad5d-4b5d-4daa-8939-f3895b2840a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### West Beach

 While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-West-Beach.dx553248635976474091)

![Elephant seal beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471468/3301776a-1836-4692-b95b-7b35e2b8498d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Westside

 When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Westside.dx553248635976471468)

![Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323990/0efd817a-2a13-44f5-94b9-71d4061369d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6323990)

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