
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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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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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Santa Barbara rentals

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

Nearby attractions
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.

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.

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!

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!

Beautiful Studio -Beach & Garden
Relax and enjoy beautiful Santa Barbara in this cozy and stylish studio. Surrounded by fruit trees and with comfortable outdoor seating you can unwind in nature or you can enjoy the beautifully designed studio with a plush queen bed and smart tv. The property is perfectly located for an easy walk to the beach, beautiful Shoreline Park, or the famous Santa Barbara harbor in just minutes. This studio is the ideal home base for any type of Santa Barbara visit, from adventure to pure relaxation.

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.

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

Montecito 2br Retreat by Coast Village & Beach
We're excited to welcome you to our rental that is a beautiful 2 bedroom - 2 bath located just a couple minutes walk from Butterfly Beach and Coast Village Road. Enjoy the avocado, lime, meyer lemon, orange and fig trees in the fenced yard. We encourage you enjoy any ripe fruit during your stay. Traveling with kiddos? We've got you covered with a pack & play, high chair, beach toys, kiddo plates/utensils, books & art supplies. We look forward to hosting your next stay in Montecito.

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.

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

The XL Family Suite | Steps to Beach & Downtown

1 Bd Bungalow 1/2 Block to Beach

1 bd condo steps from the sand

Beach Getaway | Walk to Downtown & 5 Min to Beach

ON THE SAND! Cape Cod Charm

Baby Dux - Hip Hideaway on the Urban Wine Trail

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

Summerland Sweet Beach Getaway

Beach House Near Shoreline Park- 3 blocks to ocean

LOV-Luxury Ocean View Retreat

Ocean View Home In Summerland!

Modern Beach House with Spa & Sauna

Ellwood Beach family home

Encinal Mountain Malibu - Gated Retreat EV charger

Santa Barbara Beach Home | Spa, AC, Enclosed Yard
Condo rentals with beach access

SantaBarbara'sBest@East Beach

West Beach Casita

Labor Day Sale! Ground floor condo with patio.

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

Cottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool

Gorgeous Studio condo with sea views from balcony

Quiet Beach Get-Away

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