Title: Visit East Mesa: 2026 East Mesa, Santa Barbara Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in East Mesa](https://expedia.com/East-Mesa-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635976472344-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in East Mesa](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-East-Mesa.d553248635976472344.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Mesa Vacations](https://expedia.com/East-Mesa.d553248635976472344.Destination-Travel-Guides) # East 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) ![a gorgeous summer landscape at the beach with blue ocean water with waves rolling into the beach, silky brown sand and rocky cliffs covered in lush green trees and plants and blue sky and clouds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065943/40a9f9b4-6e6c-4851-8a9e-371a98b5528d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![a gorgeous summer landscape at the beach with vast blue ocean water and silky brown sand surrounded by lush green trees, plants and homes with blue sky and clouds at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065943/814a0c44-e840-4ee5-aeb2-85c3f714749d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Barbara , my new fav in California . I was awed by the beauty of this particular secluded beach along the shoreline park . If you get a chance go spend some time at this place , there were hardly a couple of people here and it was sunset time and I enjoyed walking along the shoreline barefeet as the water gushing into Ur feet , what an experience. #santabarbara #hiking #secludedbeaches #beaches #weekendgetaway #pebbles #biking #sand #iphone6 #sunset #colors #peacheout #waterlust #discovery #mustdolist ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e1b411aa-ba5e-4128-aca2-fc1a00c67f48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East Mesa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California., Shutterstock ID 23776711, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561135821/7c23c39f-881e-469e-b9f7-da3e4d3d4068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Butterfly-Beach-Montecito.d553248621561135821.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 $40 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 $65 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) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## East 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) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA $269 nightly $307 total Feb 19 - Feb 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. 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[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-The-Mesa.dx553248635976470507) ![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) ![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) ![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's Moreton Bay Fig Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323588/6cfccf8f-35e6-4214-9482-932efc78f72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lower State 4.5/5(58 area reviews) While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Lower-State.dx553248635976470304) ![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. 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