The Mesa embodies Santa Barbara's quintessential beach-meets-city lifestyle, where surfers, professionals, and long-time locals create a vibrant coastal community. Perched on a natural plateau above the Pacific, this sought-after neighborhood treats residents to panoramic ocean views, cooling sea breezes, and spectacular sunsets over the Channel Islands.
Mesa homes reflect an engaging architectural mix, from original 1920s beach cottages and post-war ranches to contemporary residences designed to maximize ocean vistas. The area's microclimate—notably warmer and sunnier than downtown—creates an ideal setting for outdoor living.
Residents treasure their proximity to Mesa Lane Steps and Thousand Steps beaches, while the Shoreline Park walking path offers a perfect venue for daily exercise with dramatic coastal views. The vibrant Mesa business district along Cliff Drive serves up local favorites like Mesa Burger and Lighthouse Coffee, while Mesa Verde adds farm-to-table dining. Here, casual sophistication and beach town energy merge to create Santa Barbara's most laid-back yet coveted coastal enclave.
10,212 people live in Mesa, where the median age is 47 and the average individual income is $68,836. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Mesa, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Santa Barbara Wine Tastings, Violette Bakeshop, and duo events.
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| Dining | 1.21 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.21 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.22 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.66 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.21 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.21 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.84 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.66 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.41 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.91 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.43 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.99 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.55 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.21 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.51 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.48 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.21 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.81 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.76 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.83 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.69 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.8 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.65 miles | 58 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Mesa has 4,173 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mesa do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,212 people call Mesa home. The population density is 8,449.122 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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