
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
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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.

Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse
Luxury digs in the heart of fun with romantic private deck with outdoor fireplace, Rivera views, steps to beach, Funk Zone and restaurants. Artist-designed, boho chic one bedroom apartment with sofa bed in living room, sleeps 4, well stocked kitchen, High Speed WiFi, 2 TVs, one bathroom, washer, dryer, desk/dining table, AC, Heater and on-site parking for one car. The space covers 700 square feet (65 square meters). Perfect for one or two couples who want a kitchen, living, dining and amenities.

Cozy House King Size Bed DownTwn
Enjoy a stylish experience offering one bedroom, one bathroom with King Size Bed and surrounding patios. Private parking space for up to 2 vehicles in our private drive way. Centrally located near Down Town and among many local restaurants, bakeries and breweries. Small pets may be considered. Private front, side and back patios. House offers AC units for cold and hot air to make the ambiance to your desired temperature. We have the Highest WIFI available in the market. Great couples getaway!

Hidden Garden Cottage - Walk to Town and Hiking
Serene beach cottage in Summerland nestled in a lush well-maintained garden with a large sunny deck and secluded backyard. Perfect for antique lovers, the house boasts one-of-a-kind vintage furniture and art. Can't beat the location, located on a quiet and private dead-end street right next to hiking trails, five minute walk to town and ten minute walk to our beach. This hidden small bungalow is ideal for a small family or two friends but can comfortably fit two couples if you are feeling cozy!

Walkable wine, beach, cafes, downtown, & dolphins
Welcome to La Maison, a 99th-percentile Airbnb in all areas of guest satisfaction. I've been hosting you beautiful people for over a decade, and I've earned 500+ five-star reviews and maintained a 4.97 average. I'm not trying to boast, but those kind of numbers could get you into Harvard. I guess what I'm trying to say is, when you stay here, you'll have a 5-star experience. I promise. So, come stroll the pier, stretch out at the beach, surf amidst the dolphin pods, and sample some local wines.

Downtown Treehouse-Vibe, Mountain Views, Bikes
This 1 bedroom, 1 bath place has a full kitchen and the Interior Designer owner has created a unique, artistic treehouse vibe. Enjoy the balcony with a mountain view, delightful gardens, and outdoor seating area. Walk to restaurants and downtown. Free bikes and coffee/tea! EV charging available. Legal Airbnb/includes taxes. The City has started aggressively enforcing on 1,000+ illegal operators, look it up. See details at the bottom to avoid the risk of booking a place that may cancel on you!

Boho Hacienda with backyard - pet friendly!
This dreamy, boho Spanish-style house is perfectly located just 1 mile from State Street and the beach. The unit is on a duplex with a private entrance, gated backyard with a bbq and gorgeous dining area, full kitchen, and beautifully remodeled bathroom. The bright and airy bedroom features a queen sized bed and dedicated workspace. The couch in the living room can be converted to a full-sized bed. Pet friendly ($20 per pet per night!) 1 off street parking space is available in the driveway.

Luxury Downtown 2bd With Patio and Spa and Air Con
Be wowed by this newly remodeled abode in downtown Santa Barbara. Features include, gourmet kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and stove, hardwood floors, fireplace, soaking tub, modern touches like dual flush, Nest thermostat, air conditioning, high end linens and an outdoor spa, BBQ and eating area in the Spanish patio. One block from State St., three blocks to the Public Market, downtown and a mile from the beach, SB Mission, and Rose Garden. Note - Weekend stays must be a min of 3 nights.

Spanish Bungalow 2 blocks to Beach & Funk Zone
*Featured in Condé Nast as one of best Airbnb's in California!* - an unsolicited review 😊 Welcome to Casa Encanto —a romantic Spanish casita in West Beach. Just 2 blocks from the Wharf, Beach, Funk Zone, and State St., this light-filled, stylish retreat offers modern comforts with a boutique flair. Enjoy peak Riviera views from the living room, luxurious bedding, and thoughtfully curated decor. With meticulous attention to detail, this is one of the finest Airbnb experiences you'll find.

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.

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.

Casita Suave: Downtown SB One Bedroom Condo!
Welcome to Casita Suave right next to the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara. This light and bright one bed one bath condo has everything you need to enjoy The American Riviera. Clean finishes, high-speed wifi, stylish and comfortable furniture, and safely tucked away from the street. There is off-street parking and this complex has only 8 units total! You are going to love staying here. There is a very comfortable memory foam pull-out couch that can sleep an additional couple.
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara Downtown family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Luxury Cottage w/ Ocean/Island View, Jacuzzi & A/C

Santa Barbara Beach Home | Spa, Enclosed Big Yard

Mountain Cottage - Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez - w/Spa

Sunny Garden Home near the beach

Beach House Near Shoreline Park- 3 blocks to ocean

Zen Retreat

Ocean Views Beach Hot Tub Summerland/Montecito

The Rosewood by the Sea Two Bed Home Santa Barbara
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

The XL Family Suite | Steps to Beach & Downtown

The Beach Loft- Private, Remodeled, Walkable!

Designer's Seaside Getaway, walk to Beach & Cafe

Secluded Ocean view Tiny House

Airstream Dream 'Blue Agave'

Luxury downtown executive suite

Location, Location, Location

Beautiful and Bright Pet Friendly Cottage
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Santa Barbara Sanctuary

Rancho Mesa Escondida adobe home on organic ranch

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub

Ojai Oasis

$279 April/May Special Sun-Wed with Private yard

Montecito Mtn View Pool House

Patio condo steps to the beach.

Cottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $507 AUD | $507 AUD | $507 AUD | $507 AUD | $556 AUD | $573 AUD | $699 AUD | $548 AUD | $506 AUD | $468 AUD | $403 AUD | $350 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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Santa Barbara Downtown holiday rentals start at $238 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
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20 of Santa Barbara Downtown holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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

Nearby attractions
Santa Barbara Downtown's top spots, include Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Fiesta 5 Theatre
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