Title: Visit West Mesa: Best of West Mesa, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in West Mesa](https://expedia.ca/West-Mesa-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635976476447-0.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)[West Mesa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-West-Mesa.d553248635976476447.Car-Rental-Guide)[West Mesa Vacations](https://expedia.ca/West-Mesa.d553248635976476447.Destination-Travel-Guides) # West Mesa ## Santa Barbara ![Panorama of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976476447/a3058d64-05df-4c20-8cf1-006128fd2602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976476447/a3058d64-05df-4c20-8cf1-006128fd2602.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) ![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 West Mesa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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.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 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 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) ![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.ca/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.ca/Butterfly-Beach-Santa-Barbara.d553248621561135821.Vacation-Attraction) ![ENW1XK View from Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336857/90780389-162c-4ad9-9918-f18b839fdb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Upper State Street During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-State-Street-Santa-Barbara.d6336857.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 $38 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 $48 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 $61 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Solvang | The Haunt: Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126983/29319d00-b546-4d10-93fb-95e1c38b1d38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour CA $75 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/solvang-ghost-hunting-and-dark-history-tour.a48126983.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 $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## West 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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $361 CA $420 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 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! (1,217 reviews) Such a beautiful building with so much Santa Barbara charm. Extremely well kept and has such a signature scent. Will definitely be back! Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476447) ![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 $134 CA $153 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,210 reviews) Our experience was smooth. The hotel was old and dingy. The front desk allowed us to keep our bikes in the office area overnight. The breakfast didn’t have great options. Our stay was ok. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476447) ![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 $295 CA $337 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,883 reviews) Quick and easy check-in, friendly and courteous staff, nice room and great location Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=34495&PinnedHotelID=34495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476447) ![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 $171 CA $206 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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! (2,136 reviews) no hot water. no coffee or continental breakfast. Room was clean. Staff was nice. 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[](https://expedia.ca/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.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) ![Still don't know what to call this massive rock on Hendry's Beach. I've heard it called Proposal Rock before, but I'm not sure that's official! 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