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Vacation rentals in Santa Barbara

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    • $100 - $199
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  • Distance to center

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  • Rating

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  • Services

    • Pool
    • WiFi
    • Kitchen
    • TV
    • Parking
    • Washing machine
    • Air conditioning
    • Hot tub
    • Balcony/patio
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  • Accommodation type

    • Pet-friendly
    • No smoking
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    • Wheelchair access

  • Activities

    • Grill
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Top 15 most Recommended Vacation Rentals in Santa Barbara

Discover your ideal Santa Barbara vacation rental with real-time comparisons of 2,441 properties, featuring recommended options based on the property location, value for money, and verified guest reviews.

House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation home with BBQ | City view | Perfect for remote work

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This Westside house rental features a fireplace, kitchen, and parking, perfect for families seeking a memorable getaway.
from $189
per night
from $189
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with patio, garden & jacuzzi | Nature view

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This waterfront house rental in East Mesa features a hot tub, fireplace, and beach access, perfect for family getaways with pets.
from $543
per night
Outstanding(40 ratings)
from $543
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly vacation home with yard, terrace & grill | Close to the beach | Suitable for remote work | Dogs allowed

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This West Mesa house rental features a kitchen, fireplace, and yard, perfect for families and pets, with parking available.
from $360
per night
Outstanding(34 ratings)
from $360
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Vacation home with sauna, barbecue & terrace

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This East Beach house rental accommodates 14 guests and features a hot tub, sauna, fireplace, kitchen, and pet-friendly options.
from $983
per night
Outstanding(37 ratings)
from $983
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly charming house with terrace & barbecue | Nature view | Close to the beach | Pet-friendly

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This East Mesa house rental offers a fireplace, kitchen, balcony, and pet-friendly space for six, perfect for family getaways.
from $1,230
per night
Outstanding(8 ratings)
from $1,230
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House with patio, grill & hot tub | Mountain view

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This house rental in West Mesa features a kitchen, yard, hot tub, mountain views, and parking for an unforgettable getaway.
from $686
per night
Outstanding(30 ratings)
from $686
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House with terrace & barbecue | Nature view

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This Santa Barbara house rental offers a kitchen, parking, and space for up to 10 guests, perfect for your next getaway.
from $738
per night
Outstanding(8 ratings)
from $738
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House with jacuzzi, private pool & yard | Nature view | Suitable for remote work

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This East Mesa house rental features a private heated pool, hot tub, yard, and kitchen, perfect for a memorable getaway.
from $584
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from $584
per night
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Villa Santa Barbara
Villa ∙ 18 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

Children-friendly lovely villa with private pool, yard & grill | Pets allowed

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This Santa Barbara villa offers a private pool, spa, and yard, perfect for families and groups of up to 18 guests.
from $1,509
per night
Outstanding(84 ratings)
from $1,509
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-oriented nice vacation home with yard, BBQ & patio | Close to the beach

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This house rental in West Mesa offers beach access, a yard, and a fireplace, perfect for families seeking adventure.
from $535
per night
Outstanding(2 ratings)
from $535
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-oriented house with garden & barbeque | Nature view | Dogs allowed

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This East Mesa house rental features a yard, fireplace, and kitchen, welcoming pets and families for an unforgettable stay.
from $626
per night
Outstanding(12 ratings)
from $626
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation home with 3 rooms for 6 persons

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This Santa Barbara house rental features a kitchen and is perfect for families, accommodating up to six guests for an unforgettable stay.
from $455
per night
Excellent(93 ratings)
from $455
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Children-friendly nice house with patio, BBQ & garden | Perfect for remote work | Dogs allowed

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This Eastside house rental for 8 features a kitchen, yard, and parking, making it perfect for a family getaway with pets.
from $338
per night
Very good(46 ratings)
from $338
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with garden, barbecue & hot tub | City view

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This family-friendly house rental in East Mesa features a hot tub, fireplace, and spacious yard, accommodating up to 8 guests.
from $736
per night
Outstanding(80 ratings)
from $736
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation home with garden & terrace | Mountain view

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
This house rental in Hitchcock accommodates 8 guests and features a fireplace, kitchen, yard, and stunning mountain views.
from $398
per night
Outstanding(47 ratings)
from $398
per night
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

House Santa Barbara
from $903
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Fully equipped vacation home with private pool, patio & BBQ | Nature view | Beach nearby | Perfect for remote work

4.9
Outstanding(26 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Air conditioning
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Condo Santa Barbara
from $479
per night
Condo ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Beautiful condo with hot tub, yard & terrace

4.7
Excellent(31 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Air conditioning
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House Santa Barbara
from $750
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-friendly vacation home with private pool, grill & terrace | Pets allowed

5.0
Outstanding(22 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Air conditioning
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Vacation homes and rentals with a yard

House Santa Barbara
from $633
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Fully equipped house with barbecue, patio & garden | Good for workation | Dogs allowed

4.8
Outstanding(47 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Yard
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House Santa Barbara
from $653
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation home with jacuzzi, garden & BBQ | Nature view

4.8
Outstanding(55 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Yard
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House Santa Barbara
from $1,508
per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 7 bedrooms

Child-friendly vacation home with yard, terrace & hot tub | Nature view

4.9
Outstanding(141 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Yard
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Vacation Rentals With Fireplaces

Apartment Santa Barbara
from $428
per night
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Apartment | City view

5.0
Outstanding(118 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Fireplace
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House Santa Barbara
from $809
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation home with terrace, garden & grill | Nature view | Perfect for remote work

5.0
Outstanding(2 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Fireplace
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House Santa Barbara
from $240
per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Vacation home with patio, garden & BBQ | City view | Perfect for remote work

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Fireplace
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Budget-friendly rental options

Enjoy affordable vacation rentals in Santa Barbara offering exceptional value for money

House Santa Barbara
from $1,084
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Family-friendly beautiful house with barbecue, jacuzzi & yard | Nature view | Pets allowed

5.0
Outstanding(28 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
from $535
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly vacation home with garden, terrace & barbecue | Pet-friendly

5.0
Outstanding(4 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Cabin Santa Barbara
from $248
per night
Cabin ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Family-friendly beautiful cottage with terrace, pool & barbeque | Suitable for remote work | Pets allowed

5.0
Outstanding(34 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Top-Rated Vacation rentals in Santa Barbara

Book the highest-rated Santa Barbara vacation rentals, rated by real guests for comfort, location, cleanliness, services and value for money

House Santa Barbara
from $697
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Wonderful vacation home with garden & BBQ | City view | Pet-friendly

4.7
Excellent(139 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Villa Santa Barbara
from $443
per night
Villa ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Villa with BBQ & patio | City view

5.0
Outstanding(122 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
from $473
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Children-friendly house with yard, barbeque & patio | Nature view | Suitable for remote work

5.0
Outstanding(64 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Popular Features & Amenities in Santa Barbara

  • Pet-friendly (923)
  • Pool (1,033)
  • WiFi (2,329)
  • Kitchen (1,237)
  • TV (2,277)
  • Parking (142)
  • Washing machine (966)
  • Air conditioning (1,908)
  • Hot tub (229)
  • Balcony/patio (1,386)
  • No smoking (2,371)
  • Dishwasher (627)

You can find a large selection of vacation rentals to compare and choose from if you are looking for a vacation rental including a pool in Santa Barbara. Hotel room with pools in Santa Barbara are a good option for groups of 4 and cost, on average, $566 per night. Among these rentals, 52 of them are situated within 2 miles of water.

Enjoy a Vacation Home in Sun-kissed Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is an elegant seaside town in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located between the imposing Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Known for its sandy beaches, favorable climate, and stucco architecture, visitors to the city can choose between many types of accommodation. Along the coastline, there are beach houses, cottages, and apartments suitable for groups of various sizes. Romantic couples find cute villas by the sea, while families who want proximity to the amenities of the city can choose townhouses and condos in the city center. Whatever your preference is, Santa Barbara is sure to have the perfect vacation rental for you.

What are the top sights in Santa Barbara?

The Best Vineyards Near Santa Barbara

Although there are about 200 vineyards in Santa Barbara, the Presqu’ile Winery in the Santa Maria Valley is the place to prioritize. Amenities include a wine club lounge, amphitheater, and live music. If that's not enough, head to Saarloos & Sons Winery. Here you can sample fine bottles of Syrah or port in a cozy tasting room complete with a fireplace, bar, and a bakery selling cupcakes.

Refugio Ranch Vineyards in Los Olivos specializes in Rhone-based wines. Sample Petite Sirah, Grenache, or Syrah in one of its two tasting rooms. This large former cattle ranch is nestled in the northern part of the Santa Ynez Mountains and devotes around much of its grounds to its vineyards. If you’re still up for it, include the Rusack Vineyards in your itinerary. Visitors are treated to picturesque vistas of vineyards and rural cottages on the way to the winery. Upon arrival, make sure to enjoy a bottle of Pinot Noir or Syrah on the redwood deck that offers a splendid panorama over the rolling hills.

Where are the unique attractions in Santa Barbara?

Excursion Destinations and Outdoor Options

Santa Barbara's main East Beach beckons visitors with its palm trees and white sands, however Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro (known as Hendry's Beach to locals) are tranquil, pet-friendly options. Amateur and advanced surfers can hire boards and take on the surf while kayakers should consider Channel Islands Kayaking where a wealth of natural and archeological resources await.

For a world class golfing experience at reasonable rates, try Hidden Oaks, Twin Lakes, and Ocean Meadows. Outdoorsy types shouldn't miss a chance to hike in Santa Barbara where there are excellent views from Mesa to the Santa Ynez Mountains. Wine tasting trails are a must in a city that takes its wine seriously.

What are the must-see attractions in Santa Barbara?

5 Must-See Attractions in Santa Barbara

1. Mission Santa Barbara

Founded in 1786 by the Franciscan order, this Mission is one of the most visited attractions in Santa Barbara and a historic example of Franciscan Spanish architecture. The ruins of the tanning vats and the pottery kiln are also worth a visit.

2. Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf is the longest deep water pier between L.A and San Francisco it features plenty of waterfront restaurants and shopping options.

3. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Nestled in the foothills above the city this garden is California's oldest botanic garden and was established in 1926. Visitors enjoy the panoramic views of the Channel Islands, the historic dam, the canyon and the redwood forest.

4. Ty Warner Sea Center

Operated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, this center is an educational and engaging attraction. Live tidepool animal encounters with sea stars, urchins and limpets await the visitor.

5. Santa Barbara Zoo

Rated as one of America's best small zoos, this zoo is home to more than 500 animals ranging from exotic Channel Island foxes, to desert tortoises, Masai giraffes and East African crowned cranes. Watch out for Gemina, the popular crooked-necked giraffe.

Information about vacation rentals in Santa Barbara

🏡 Vacation rentals available 2,441 rentals
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $144
⭐ Popular amenities Pets allowed, Pool and Internet
🐾 Pet friendly homes 922 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 1,031 homes
1 reviews
Santa Barbara vacation rentals have an average rating of 5/5 on 1 reviews left by travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nightly price for a vacation rental in Santa Barbara?

Prices for vacation rentals in Santa Barbara start from $144 per night. Average prices for house rentals are $835 per night. Apartment rentals in Santa Barbara cost $494 per night on average.

How many vacation rentals are available for booking in Santa Barbara?

Currently there are 2,441 vacation homes from 12 providers in Santa Barbara.

What are the most popular amenities for vacation homes in Santa Barbara?

Three most popular amenities for vacation rentals in Santa Barbara include accommodations that have: Pool, Pets allowed, and Internet.

How many vacation homes with a pool are in Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara offers 1,031 Hotel room and Motel on offer to book.

Are dogs allowed in vacation rentals in Santa Barbara?

Finding a vacation home in Santa Barbara that allows dogs is easy, with 922 pet-friendly available.

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