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Apartment Santa Barbara
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-friendly rental apartment with terrace | Nature view | Beach nearby | Pet-friendly

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $579
per night
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from $579
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Vacation home with yard | Mountain view | Good for workation

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $273
per night
Outstanding(9 ratings)
from $273
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Children-friendly charming house with yard, grill & terrace | City view | Next to the beach

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $1,105
per night
Outstanding(6 ratings)
from $1,105
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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
from $891
per night
Outstanding(75 ratings)
from $891
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Children-friendly house with yard, BBQ & terrace | Mountain view | Perfect for remote work | Dogs allowed

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $608
per night
Outstanding(187 ratings)
from $608
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with private pool, BBQ & yard

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $505
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from $505
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 9 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Family-friendly house with barbecue, garden & jacuzzi | Suitable for remote work

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $711
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from $711
per night
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Villa Santa Barbara
Villa ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Family-oriented spacious villa | Nature view | Close to the beach

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $350
per night
Outstanding(145 ratings)
from $350
per night
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Apartment Santa Barbara
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Rental apartment with patio & jacuzzi

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $607
per night
Outstanding(6 ratings)
from $607
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation home with garden, terrace & private pool | Mountain view | Good for workation

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $456
per night
Outstanding(129 ratings)
from $456
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Child-friendly house with garden, hot tub & patio | Dogs allowed

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $281
per night
Outstanding(3 ratings)
from $281
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House with garden, patio & barbeque | City view

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $673
per night
Outstanding(56 ratings)
from $673
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

House with barbeque, private pool & terrace | City view

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $393
per night
Outstanding(39 ratings)
from $393
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with patio, garden & jacuzzi

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $547
per night
Outstanding(40 ratings)
from $547
per night
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Condo Santa Barbara
Condo ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Condo with jacuzzi, barbeque & patio | Mountain view

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
from $638
per night
Outstanding(253 ratings)
from $638
per night
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

Villa  Santa Barbara
from $1,598
per night
Villa ∙ 14 guests ∙ 7 bedrooms

Family-oriented villa with yard, terrace & barbeque | City view | Pets allowed

5.0
Outstanding(13 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Air conditioning
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Villa  Santa Barbara
from $563
per night
Villa ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Family-oriented villa with terrace & grill | City view | Pets are welcome

4.9
Outstanding(57 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Air conditioning
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House  Santa Barbara
from $608
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
Air conditioning
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Vacation houses with Balconies or Patios

House  Santa Barbara
from $464
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-oriented house with grill & patio | City view | Next to the beach | Suitable for remote work | Dogs allowed

5.0
Outstanding(136 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Balcony/Patio
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House  Santa Barbara
from $1,009
per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Family-oriented house with jacuzzi, yard & patio | Next to the beach | Pets allowed

5.0
Outstanding(54 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Balcony/Patio
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House  Santa Barbara
from $506
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

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

4.7
Excellent(40 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Balcony/Patio
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Vacation Rentals With Fireplaces

House  Santa Barbara
from $808
per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Vacation home with terrace & barbecue | Perfect for remote work

4.5
Excellent(49 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Fireplace
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House  Santa Barbara
from $602
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Child-friendly charming house with yard, BBQ & patio | Beach nearby

4.6
Excellent(80 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Fireplace
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House  Santa Barbara
from $237
per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Vacation home with barbecue & terrace

4.6
Excellent(75 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Fireplace
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Budget-friendly Vacation Rentals in Santa Barbara

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House Santa Barbara
from $539
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly vacation home with grill & terrace | Next to the beach | Dogs allowed

4.9
Outstanding(105 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
from $802
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Fully equipped nice house with garden, barbecue & patio | Beach nearby

4.8
Outstanding(26 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
from $383
per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

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

4.8
Outstanding(25 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Top-Rated Rentals and Accommodations in Santa Barbara

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House Santa Barbara
from $399
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation home with 3 rooms for 6 persons

4.7
Excellent(75 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
from $277
per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Children-friendly house with hot tub, garden & patio | City view

4.8
Outstanding(65 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Villa Santa Barbara
from $1,103
per night
Villa ∙ 18 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

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

5.0
Outstanding(60 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Popular Rental Amenities in Santa Barbara

  • Pet-friendly (1,029)
  • Pool (1,139)
  • WiFi (2,795)
  • Kitchen (1,586)
  • TV (2,620)
  • Parking (237)
  • Washing machine (1,220)
  • Air conditioning (2,181)
  • Hot tub (300)
  • Balcony/patio (1,437)
  • No smoking (2,802)
  • Dishwasher (624)

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 8 and cost, on average, $652 per night. Among these rentals, 50 of them are situated within 2 miles of water.

Price and Availability Index in Santa Barbara

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Vacation Rental Price Information in Santa Barbara

The graph shows average prices of rentals in Santa Barbara for the upcoming twelve months. Prices are higher in August and reach an average of $524 per night (8/9 – 8/16), making it the most expensive time to book a vacation rental in the next 12 months. In December (12/6 – 12/13), accommodation prices will be at their lowest at $493 per night.

Rental availability information in Santa Barbara

The availability graph above shows the percentage of available vacation rentals in Santa Barbara. The busiest time to book a rental in Santa Barbara so far is in January (1/24 – 1/31), where only 4% rentals are available. On the other hand, the week with the most available offers is in August (8/30 – 9/6).

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 2,906 rentals
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $137
⭐ Popular amenities Pets allowed, Pool and Internet
🐾 Pet friendly homes 1,008 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 1,140 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 average nightly price for a vacation home in Santa Barbara?

The price of a night's stay in Santa Barbara starts at $137. Average prices for house rentals are $758 per night. Apartment rentals in Santa Barbara cost $454 per night on average.

How many vacation rentals are available to book in Santa Barbara?

There are currently 2,906 vacation rentals to choose from for your next trip.

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

If you're looking to book a vacation rental in Santa Barbara, the most common amenities are: Pets allowed, Pool and Internet.

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

Choose from 1,140 vacation rentals available to book in Santa Barbara.

Are dogs allowed in vacation homes in Santa Barbara?

Yes, currently there are 1,008 rentals in Santa Barbara that allow dogs , with an average price of $662 per night.

What's the best month to travel to Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara has its warmest time of year around September and August, with average nightly prices being around $137.

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