Share your experience with other travelers
24
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOUND NEARBY
from
$
35
Santa Barbara
Mesa Lane Beach
Good for Relax
About
Mesa Lane Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 269th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 490.4 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Las Positas Meadows settlement, just 3.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Mesa Lane Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Arroyo Burro Beach, which has a rating of 8.
Weather
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
March
April
Historical
Loading...
+25
oC
+16
oC
Air temperature
4.1
M/S
Wind
+17
oC
Water temperature
1.3
M
Wave height
Key features
Beach overall scores
Mesa Lane Beach is located in California within Las Positas Meadows, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This beach is absolutely amazing! The stairs that lead to the sandy shore are simply stunning, and the beach itself is refreshingly uncrowded. It's important to note that during high tide, the water may engulf the entire beach, so timing is crucial. However, when we visited during low tide, we were pleasantly surprised to find ample space and dry sand to enjoy."
Nathan Lee
"In June of 2020, I ascended these steps and found it to be an enjoyable activity at any hour of the day. These steps are quite popular and receive a high amount of foot traffic.
The steps themselves provide an excellent workout, with a round trip totaling approximately 450 steps. Every 25 steps, there are flat landings that provide a brief respite. Along the way, there a..."
z yx
User reviews
"This beach is absolutely amazing! The stairs that lead to the sandy shore are simply stunning, and the beach itself is refreshingly uncrowded. It's important to note that during high tide, the water may engulf the entire beach, so timing is crucial. However, when we visited during low tide, we were pleasantly surprised to find ample space and dry sand to enjoy."
Nathan Lee
"In June of 2020, I ascended these steps and found it to be an enjoyable activity at any hour of the day. These steps are quite popular and receive a high amount of foot traffic.
The steps themselves provide an excellent workout, with a round trip totaling approximately 450 steps. Every 25 steps, there are flat landings that provide a brief respite. Along the way, there a..."
z yx
Stays nearby
12 accomodations nearby
All by distance
All by rating
In walking distance
Closest to nearby town center
Nearest hotels
Nearest houses and apartments
450m
from the beach
Entire House
Located at nearest locality
Las Positas Meadows
•
2.7km from center
Booking.com
720m
from the beach
Entire House
Located at nearest locality
Las Positas Meadows
•
3.2km from center
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
3.2km
from the beach
Entire House
Located at nearest locality
Las Positas Meadows
•
3.2km from center
Booking.com
3.2km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Las Positas Meadows
•
2.7km from center
Booking.com
Booking.com
3.5km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Las Positas Meadows
•
2.8km from center
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
View all nearest stays
General features
-
ownership
-
sharks
-
occupancy
-
size&shape
-
location
Cover and water
Activities
Natural features
Infrastructure
Improve beach data!
Found a discrepancy?
Make your contribution by updating the data.
Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Las Positas Meadows 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Santa Barbara 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Santa Barbara 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Santa Barbara 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Isla Vista 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Sandyland Cove 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Gaviota 13.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Solimar 1.7 km
What to do in Mesa Lane Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Mesa Lane Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Starbucks• 13 min walk
- McDonald's• 13 min walk
- Boathouse at Hendry'...• 18 min walk
- Shoreline Beach Cafe• 3.1km
Attractions
- Douglas Family Prese...• 13 min walk
- Shoreline Park• 29 min walk
- Leadbetter Beach• 3km
- Santa Barbara Carria...• 3.4km
Transport
- SBA• 10.7km
- Oak Park Ln. & Junip...• 3.6km
- Goleta• 11.3km
Localities
- Las Positas Meadows• 3.1km
- Sacramento• 490.4km
Travelers reviews
Contribute
This beach has no reviews yet. Be the first one!
See more
Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Mesa Lane Beach?
The coastline of Mesa Lane Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Mesa Lane Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mesa Lane Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Mesa Lane Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Mesa Lane Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
The waves in the Mesa Lane Beach are usually strong.
So the overall recommendation of the Mesa Lane Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Mesa Lane Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Mesa Lane Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Mesa Lane Beach?
Mesa Lane Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mesa Lane Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mesa Lane Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Starbucks is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Mesa Lane Beach?
There are 165 places to stay in the Mesa Lane Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Mesa Lane Beach include:
- Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
- Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Mesa Lane Beach from parking?
The Mesa Lane Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Mesa Lane Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Mesa Lane Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Douglas Family Preserve located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Mesa Lane Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Mesa Lane Beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Mesa Lane Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Mesa Lane Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
California, check other popular beaches
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Las Flores 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kailua 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pewaukee 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Honolulu 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cannon Beach 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Beach Park 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Southampton 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Hamakuapoko 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise water
Palm Valley 3.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Islesford 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Miami Beach 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Kanahena 1.9 km
