Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you spend time at Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

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.

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 walkable area.
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
West Mesa Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Sandpiper Lodge

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Inn By The Harbor
Other neighborhoods around West Mesa

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.

The Mesa
While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Las Positas
Though Las Positas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Arroyo Burro Beach and Santa Barbara Golf Club.

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

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

West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- Santa Barbara Bowl
- Stearns Wharf
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Upper State Street
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara City College
- Goleta Beach
- Mission Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- Granada Theatre
- El Capitan State Beach
- Miramar Beach
- Arlington Theater
- Westmont College
- Leadbetter Beach
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Sandpiper Golf Club
- Rincon Beach Park
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Lotusland
- MOXI
- Refugio State Beach
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Lobero Theater