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Shoreline Retreat - newly renovated, walk to beach
Shoreline Retreat is your newly renovated Santa Barbara getaway, just a 6-minute walk to the beach. This breathtaking home features a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, an open floor plan, and 9-ft bifold glass doors that disappear in the living room for California indoor/outdoor living. Step outside to a private oasis complete with hot tub, fire pit and beautiful landscaping. Just minutes away from the beach, ocean and walking paths -- this is Santa Barbara beach living at its finest.

Beach retreat for families and dogs, EV charger!
Modern, completely restored vacation haven with all new furnishings. Amazing art , of the moment furniture, and luxury bedding curated by a 25 time SuperHost to satisfy the most discerning traveler, Walking distance to both Mesa Lane Beach and Hendry's beach. Steps away from the the Douglas Family Preserve with 3 miles of ocean side hiking trails. At the end of a peaceful cul de sac, a quiet haven free of cars; super safe for kids! Furnished with everything you need for an amazing vacation!

Cozy House near Down Town
Stylish and centrally-located House. Our house is located few blocks from down town and Santa Barbara Beach. We have a two spacious bedroom and two full baths in a house surrounded by outdoor patio with private off street parking. We have put a lot of love in making this hose available for you. Come and enjoy our house to experience the Santa Barbara lifestyle. Small pets may be considered, please messaged us BEFORE booking with information of your pet to verify approval. I'm a super host.

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!

Quiet &Close to everything &Private Entrance Q bed
Studio, Private Entrance, Medically clean. Private room / Bathroom in the side of our home, we live here. Let us know your needs. Self-check in, great parking, comfy bed, Beach bag/towels/sun screen. Mini fridge, Coffee Keurig, Tea Kettle, Microwave, Study desk! Goleta Beach 6 min. UCSB, Santa Barbara Airport, car rentals, Amtrak train, LAX Airbus, Santa Barbara. 5 to 15 min drive. 5 min. walk to MTD Bus-lines/15 walk to Starbucks, Traders Joe. Not suitable for infants or children.

Montecito 2br Gem
We look forward to hosting you in our clean, calm & private 2Br/2Ba just a couple minute walk to Butterfly Beach or the shops & restaurants of Coast Village Rd. For those traveling with kiddos we have a pack & play, high chair as well as kiddo plates & utensils. There is also an assortment of toys, coloring supplies & games for you & the little ones to enjoy. There's also a wagon, chairs & towels for your beach adventures. We look forward to hosting a memorable stay in Montecito.

Lovely 2Bedroom Downtown
Peaceful house located blocks away from downtown Santa Barbara. Parking space and a quiet neighborhood. Excellent for a nice getaway to Santa Barbara. The city is planning on doing some king of street maintenance during september to novemeber, they have not given any exact dates. Looks like phase 2 will require street closure. As of this time 9/5 nothings started yet but theyve started leaving these notices around. Going to include a transcript of the notice in another section.

Downtown charmer in the heart of Santa Barbara
A charming house located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The newly remodeled 1,100 square foot house offers a state-of-the-art kitchen, bamboo wood floors and a lush and sunny front and back yard. The house is perfect for all types of travelers that are looking to experience Santa Barbara to the fullest. With State Street and dozens of restaurants, bars, wineries, theaters, shops and museums within 4 blocks, you won’t need a car to get a feel for the city.

Designer Perfect Beach Cottage - Walk to Beaches
Recognized by House Beautiful magazine, this light and bright beach cottage was renovated and furnished by Brown Design Group. Minutes walk to Butterfly, Hammond's, and Miramar beaches as well as to all the shops and restaurants on Coast Village Road. This 2 bedroom/2 bath cottage is the perfect escape with charming details. Complete renovation features designer kitchen, baths, hardwood flooring, wood ceilings, lighting, furnishings and accessories.

Shoreline Escape
Drink in the view of the sunset over the Channel Islands in this beach bungalow centrally located atop the beloved Mesa in downtown in Santa Barbara. This newly renovated home sits on Shoreline Drive, directly across from the playground at the popular Shoreline Park. Minutes away from the Santa Barbara harbor, Funk Zone, and State Street, this home provides the perfect location for your beach escape with your family and friends.

Casa Alamar: Walkable Location + Max Relaxation!
I love my home and I hope you will, too! Casa Alamar has an 86/100 walkability score, is 1.5 miles to the city-center, 3 miles to the beaches, and yet it's also the perfect little hideaway when you're ready to retreat. You can even work from home from a number of different areas both inside and outside and wait until you read about its history and features. Get ready to settle into the Santa Barbara lifestyle at Casa Alamar!

The Rosewood by the Sea Two Bed Home Santa Barbara
Newly renovated and professionally designed home in Santa Barbara. The unit feels like a house with only has one shared wall and a lovely 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. The 2 bedroom, two level duplex unit sleeps up to 4 comfortably and comes fully equipped for a great stay!
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Hidden Views

A Happy Home w/Sparkling Pool

Poolside Escape w/Curated Style

Modern Family Farmhouse pool&spa, treehouse, bocce

FairView Lavender Estate

Ojai Oasis

Eichler -Private- Oasis: Pool & Spa Escape

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub
Weekly house rentals

3BR Mesa Ocean-View Home near Beach w/Yard

Yellow Door Bungalow

Relaxing Mid-Century Modern under the oaks

Sunny Garden Home near the beach

Rooftop Mountain Views | Coastal Carp Escape

Beach House Near Shoreline Park- 3 blocks to ocean

Summerland Sweet Beach Getaway

Modern Ranch Style House near Lake Los Carneros
Private house rentals

Casa del Sol - Historic Santa Barbara Adobe

A Dreamy Beach Bungalow

Beautiful Modern Home Steps From Beach

Casa Agave ~ Beach Bliss~ Steps to Ocean

Mission Canyon Oak Haven

Montecito Garden Cottage

Montecito Luxury Stay (Stay Montecito)

Coastal Studio by Beach and Park
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $505 AUD | $498 AUD | $527 AUD | $545 AUD | $551 AUD | $555 AUD | $607 AUD | $576 AUD | $527 AUD | $540 AUD | $561 AUD | $559 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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Total holiday rentals
Explore 890 holiday rentals in Santa Barbara

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
660 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Holiday rentals with a pool
110 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
520 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
880 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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