Title: Visit The Mesa: Best of The Mesa, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in The Mesa](https://expedia.ca/The-Mesa-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635976470507-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[The Mesa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-Mesa.d553248635976470507.Car-Rental-Guide)[The Mesa Vacations](https://expedia.ca/The-Mesa.d553248635976470507.Destination-Travel-Guides) # The Mesa ## 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 #California #Beach #beachbound #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/8eb2539f-48bd-45c4-951a-595e37e8bd92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.ca/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### 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(4 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.ca/Arroyo-Burro-Beach-Santa-Barbara.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(3 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.ca/Shoreline-Park-Santa-Barbara.d6325028.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(16 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.ca/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.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 5/5(4 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.ca/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort](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(12 reviews) See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. [](https://expedia.ca/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 5/5(1 review) 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.ca/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara.d6065929.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 CA $39 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.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 CA $94 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/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 CA $49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/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 CA $62 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/cc9b081e-041c-4ce1-b661-266bdf8cbc76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy CA $35 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/e9b4d8ff-465c-44c9-9eaa-98305e7e0ec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop CA $83 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## 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) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $335 CA $389 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & 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! (1,172 reviews) Beautiful property, newly renovated, nice features and amenities. Very clean. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara making walking or biking easy to most attractions. Valet parking and free bikes available. Because of it’s central location, it was very noisy on weekends with ... Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470507) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/219b9599_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $127 CA $145 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & 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. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,163 reviews) The room was clean & the staff were helpful. Would recommend it. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470507) ![Inn By The Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34495/375e4f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inn By The Harbor 433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA CA $294 CA $336 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,861 reviews) Great vibe. Clean and had everything I needed. Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=34495&PinnedHotelID=34495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470507) ![Santa Barbara Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34492/30abd348_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Barbara Inn 901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA CA $366 CA $419 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) All around excellent Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=34492&PinnedHotelID=34492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470507) ![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/a1b49ad5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA CA $142 CA $173 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,099 reviews) Very nice room. Excellent staff. The pool and jacuzzi are a Nice. I would love to stay there again. Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470507) ![Beachside Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7687/3d5b03a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Inn 336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA CA $166 CA $190 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,132 reviews) Staff: excellent. Room: clean, everything in good working order. Price: great ! Location: excellent Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=7687&PinnedHotelID=7687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470507) [See all 1,529 properties in The Mesa](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976470507) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/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. 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