
Vacation rentals with beach access in Santa Barbara
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Explore 490 vacation rentals in Santa Barbara

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290 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Find 220 rentals that welcome pets

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60 properties feature pools

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340 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
490 of Santa Barbara vacation 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 beach access rentals in Santa Barbara
Guests agree: these beach access rentals are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

La Petite Maison Blanche. Perfect downtown retreat
A Quintessential Santa Barbara cottage in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara built in 1915. The rooms are rather small (Think Parisian Hotel) but well-appointed and quaint: a place to hang your hat, charge your phone, rest your feet, set your glass and simply relax. The Living Room is intimate. Think of this space as a private parlor car in a train, perhaps, perfect for reading! The more spacious backyard is perfect for sharing stories, relaxing and unwinding around the fire pit and cozy sofas.

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!

Stunning Ocean View Vacation Home - Santa Barbara
This newly refurbished coastal home comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests across three generously sized bedrooms. The layout includes two king bedrooms and a third bedroom with two full beds. A second living space doubles as an office and workout area, featuring a Peloton and a queen pull-out sofa. Thoughtfully designed with a coastal aesthetic, the home offers indoor-outdoor living, a fully equipped kitchen, and multiple spaces to relax or gather - perfect for a weekend getaway or extended stay.

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.

Edgewater Escape: Private Guest Suite by the Beach
Enjoy the best of Santa Barbara from this beautiful 1-bedroom guest suite (attached to our house) in the Mesa neighborhood. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this unit is perfect for a nice getaway retreat. We are a short distance (3.5 blocks) from the beach stairs (241 steps); a beautiful bluff-front park (Douglas Family Preserve); Shoreline Park; close to great restaurants; a lovely organic market; and just a short drive (~7 minutes) to State Street and Santa Barbara's famed Funk Zone.

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

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) .

Rancho Mesa Escondida adobe home on organic ranch
Rancho Mesa Escondida (Hidden Mesa) Adobe ranch house is a peaceful retreat on the bluffs overlooking the ocean, just above Rincon Point and minutes from the seaside town of Carpinteria. With 17 acres of certified organic avocado and citrus orchards, views of the ocean to the south and west, and to the Los Padres mountains on the east. The house, gardens, and pool provide a private, peaceful setting for writer, artist, family, those seeking a quiet retreat.

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.

The Captain's Cottage on Shoreline Drive
The Captain's Cottage exemplifies the California beach lifestyle at its finest. Tastefully remodeled and situated on its own private grounds, the cottage sits across the street from one of Santa Barbara's best beaches. With a tropical garden setting, modern amenities, and convenient proximity to the beach and Santa Barbara's State Street, a getaway at The Captain's Cottage is the quintessential Santa Barbara beachside experience.

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.

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.
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara beach access rentals
Apartment rentals with beach access

Mesa Cottage~Nearby Beach Access

1 Bd Bungalow 1/2 Block to Beach

1 bd condo steps from the sand

Baby Dux - Hip Hideaway on the Urban Wine Trail

Beach Getaway | Walk to Downtown & 5 Min to Beach

Ventura Getaway

Rolling Beach Dunes Cozy Studio

The Lillie Pad - Charming Suite in Summerland
House rentals with beach access

Summerland Sweet Beach Getaway

Montecito 2br Retreat by Coast Village & Beach

Modern Beach House with Spa & Sauna

Beach House Near Shoreline Park- 3 blocks to ocean

Upscale Downtown Home. Walk to Beach shops &Bars🥂🏖

Sunny Garden Home near the beach

Casa Alamar: Walkable Location + Max Relaxation!

Ocean View Home In Summerland!
Condo rentals with beach access

Rosemar by the Sea Two Bedroom Home- Santa Barbara

SantaBarbara'sBest@East Beach

Ground floor condo with patio near the beach.

West Beach Casita

West Beach Studio #3 • Steps to Beach + Funk Zone

Gorgeous Studio condo with sea views from balcony

Cottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool

Really cool 2 bedroom, close to the beach!
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