
Holiday rentals with beach access in Santa Barbara
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270 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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70 properties feature pools

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330 properties have a dedicated workspace

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470 of Santa Barbara holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Santa Barbara stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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Santa Barbara's top spots, include Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Paseo Nuevo
Top-rated Accommodation with Beach Access in Santa Barbara
Guests agree: These holiday homes with beach access are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Best Mesa Beach House, Santa Barbara! - Condé Nast
Named “Best Beach Cottage on the Mesa in Santa Barbara” by Condé Nast Traveler, this beachy retreat pairs comfort & style. Just a 5-minute walk to the beach & 10 minutes to downtown Santa Barbara, it offers the best of coastal living. Two king bedrooms plus a twin room make it ideal for families w/ luxe bedding & blackout shades. The backyard is an oasis with a firepit, grill, outdoor dining & lounge seating. Inside, enjoy 2 large smart TVs, high-end furnishings & a perfectly appointed kitchen.

Rosemar by the Sea Two Bedroom Home- Santa Barbara
Beautifully renovated and professionally designed two bedroom 2 bath home in Santa Barbara! The unit feels like a house with only has one shared wall and a private backyard with patio and hot tub. Walk just half a mile to the Mesa Lane Steps for a relaxing day at a quiet beach, or walk just a block to fabulous restaurants like Mesa Verde, Mesa Burger, and supermarkets like Lazy Acres. The 2 bedroom, single level duplex unit sleeps up to 4 comfortably and comes fully equipped for a great stay!

Dreamy Beach Cottage Spa and Sauna~ Walk to Beach
Newly remodeled Beach Cottage with hot tub just 2 blocks from the sand! This adorable 1 bed/1bath private home boasts incredible outdoor spaces with Spa & Sauna. Located just .2 miles (5 minutes walking distance) from Leadbetter Beach & Shoreline Park. Enjoy the expansive private deck w/ outdoor dining, smart TV's, abundant amenities, & the newly remodeled kitchen. Located just minutes to trails, wine tasting & downtown Santa Barbara. Pet friendly ($125 pet fee). The perfect coastal get-away!

ART + Airbnb in the heart of the FunkZone
Something special is happening here. It's all about creativity, inspiration and fun, with some of the city's most amazing food, wineries, boutiques, and galleries just outside your door. The loft itself, is a living gallery, filled with thoughtfully curated art and design to experience first hand; connecting guests with talented and unique makers of every kind. Only a few blocks away beach aficionados can feel their toes in the sand. This is a magic spot to base any SB adventure.

Petite Retreat; Artist Studio
Our detached Spanish-style artist’s studio is within a 3 to 15 minute walk of all the best restaurants and shops in the lower Village of Montecito. It is an easy four block walk from the patio to beautiful Butterfly Beach. It is cozy, private and has a fabulous, hot, outside shower ! (Note; this shower is the only shower for the studio). Gaze at the stars while rinsing off the sand ! The studio space is small, and cozy, warm radiant concrete floors can be turned on in the chillier months.

The Beach Loft- Private, Remodeled, Walkable!
This newly remodeled guest house is located in the coveted Montecito Oaks neighborhood. This ideal location is walking distance to many popular spots in Montecito; Coast Village Road the Rosewood Miramar Hotel, Butterfly Beach. This home has an upstairs loft with one king bed and downstairs includes a queen size pull out couch. The house has a gated private entrance, keypad locked front door, and your own fenced in yard and patio. Outdoor Amenities- Fire Pit, Ping Pong, Corn Hole

New Surf Loft at Padaro Beach. On the water in SB
Welcome the the newly completed Sea Lofts at Padaro Beach. This is Santa Barbara's most exclusive beach. You won't find closer accommodations to the water for miles. Not only are you a few feet from the sea, you are a hundred yards from surf shops, restaurants and boutiques. The Sea Lofts are the premier beach destination for Santa Barbara. You can walk for miles at low tide, or just sit on the deck or beach and watch the sunset. The lofts are well appointed with kitchenettes.

Lighthouse Keeper's House, close to the beach
Relax at the Lighthouse Keeper's House. A perfect spot to retreat to in Santa Barbara. Warm and inviting. A 2 minute walk to the steps to pet friendly beach. A studio size bungalow with a full kitchen. Private deck out back and private enclosed front yard with a fire bowl. Sleeps 1-2 people. Pets okay, unless they're notorious barkers. Please note that there is a $85 pet fee for your pets stay. Many great restaurants, and a natural grocery store (Lazy Acres) .

The Coconut
BEST LOCATION and private! In the heart of the lower village of Montecito you have a stylish separate cottage with private gated parking with a separate entrance. Walk everywhere! Play bocce or walk and shop at the Montecito Country Mart for dinner and ice cream. There is a private patio to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Butterfly Beach is a 10-minute walk away. New bed, spacious bathroom, AC and heat, large TV and updates.

Montecito Miramar Beach Cottage
Stay at Montecito’s favorite beach. Quiet and comfortable one bedroom cottage with everything you need - king bed, full kitchen and bath (glass shower-no tub), spacious living room and private garden patio. The cottage is conveniently located just one block away from the beach or the Rosewood Miramar hotel and just minutes to Coast Village Road for dining and shopping.

Steps to Beach & Town | Family-Friendly 2BR
Escape to the enchanting beach town of Summerland, where small-town charm meets coastal elegance. This hidden gem is the ideal spot for a relaxing getaway, offering everything you need to feel at home. Our beautifully remodeled two-bedroom, two-bath home has been thoughtfully designed with a chic, coastal vibe that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Private Studio with Ocean Views
Charming detached studio with full kitchen, private patio and stunning ocean views. Quiet cul-de-sac ending with a hiking trail. Short stroll down the hill to Summerland beach, restaurants, wine tasting, and Lookout Park. Conveniently located equidistant from Carpinteria and downtown Santa Barbara.
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara Accommodation with Beach Access
Apartment rentals with beach access

Mesa Cottage~Nearby Beach Access

Beach Getaway | Walk to Downtown & 5 Min to Beach

2BR Beach Loft 1/2 Block to Beach and Pier

Centrally located, 2bd Near, CLU, Proactive Sports

The Vista Suite | Steps to Beach & Downtown

Coastal Haven in the Heart of Summerland

The XL Terrace Suite | Steps to Beach & Dtown

Rolling Beach Dunes Cozy Studio
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Santa Barbara Beach Home | Spa, Enclosed Big Yard

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The Bradford

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Ocean View Home In Summerland!

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SantaBarbara'sBest@East Beach

Darling Carpinteria Beach Getaway

Port Hueneme 2 Bd, 2BA w/ Ocean View Beach Living

Condo steps to beach with Private yard + pool/spa

West Beach Casita

Condo with patio across the street from the beach.

Cottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool

West Beach Studio #3 • Steps to Beach + Funk Zone
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| Avg. price | $404 AUD | $416 AUD | $464 AUD | $419 AUD | $461 AUD | $475 AUD | $480 AUD | $480 AUD | $453 AUD | $453 AUD | $467 AUD | $450 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 14°C | 15°C | 17°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C | 15°C | 13°C |
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