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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.

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Best Vacation Home Deals in Santa Barbara

Condo Santa Barbara
Apr 22 - Apr 29
-31%
$352
$243 per night
Condo ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Condo in West Beach with Private Parking
4.8
"Excellent" (160 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Condo Santa Barbara
Nov 4 - Nov 11
-25%
$264
$199 per night
Condo ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Beautiful Condo in West Beach with Private Parking + Mountain Views + Close to Beach
4.6
"Outstanding" (79 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Apr 9 - Apr 16
-58%
$853
$360 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Vacation Home in Alta Mesa with Large Patio
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Top-Rated Rentals and Accommodations in Santa Barbara

House Santa Barbara
Dec 1 - Dec 8
-18%
$706
$582 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
House in East Mesa with Yard & Grill + Sweeping Views
5.0
"Excellent" (164 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Condo Santa Barbara
Apr 22 - Apr 29
-31%
$353
$243 per night
Condo ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Condo in West Beach with Private Parking
4.8
"Excellent" (160 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Oct 14 - Oct 21
-26%
$296
$220 per night
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in West Beach with Yard
4.9
"Excellent" (82 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Recommended Vacation Rentals in Santa Barbara

Find your perfect vacation rental in Santa Barbara: from $160 per night

House Santa Barbara
Sep 23 - Sep 30
$419 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Pleasant Vacation Home in Santa Barbara Downtown with Yard
5.0
"Excellent" (85 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Cottage Santa Barbara
Aug 27 - Sep 3
$327 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Beautiful Cottage in East Beach with Grill + Mountain Views + Close to Beach
5.0
"Excellent" (239 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Dec 1 - Dec 8
-23%
$705
$581 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
House in East Mesa with Yard & Grill + Sweeping Views
5.0
"Excellent" (164 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Mar 2 - Mar 9
$279 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Pleasant Vacation Home in Lower State with Yard & Grill
4.9
"Excellent" (237 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Nov 4 - Nov 11
-24%
$289
$219 per night
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in West Beach with Yard
4.9
"Excellent" (81 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Condo Santa Barbara
Apr 22 - Apr 29
-31%
$352
$243 per night
Condo ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Condo in West Beach with Private Parking
4.8
"Excellent" (160 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Mar 16 - Mar 23
$441 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Whole Vacation Home in Santa Barbara with Yard & Grill
4.7
"Outstanding" (125 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Cottage Santa Barbara
Jun 24 - Jul 1
$798 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Cottage in West Mesa with Grill & Yard + Ocean Views
4.9
"Excellent" (102 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Sep 9 - Sep 16
$394 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Private House in Santa Barbara
5.0
"Excellent" (76 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Budget-friendly Vacation Rentals in Santa Barbara

House Santa Barbara
Feb 10 - Feb 17
$279 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Pleasant Vacation Home in Lower State with Yard & Grill
4.9
"Excellent" (237 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Nov 6 - Nov 13
$395 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Private House in Santa Barbara
5.0
"Excellent" (76 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Santa Barbara
Nov 6 - Nov 13
$419 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Pleasant Vacation Home in Santa Barbara Downtown with Yard
5.0
"Excellent" (86 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Apartments and vacation rentals with a kitchen

Cook up a feast on your next vacation and book a Santa Barbara rental with full kitchen.

House Kitchen Santa Barbara
Nov 6 - Nov 13
$419 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Pleasant Vacation Home in Santa Barbara Downtown with Yard
5.0
"Excellent" (85 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Kitchen Santa Barbara
Mar 2 - Mar 9
$280 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Pleasant Vacation Home in Lower State with Yard & Grill
4.9
"Excellent" (237 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Cottage Kitchen Santa Barbara
Aug 27 - Sep 3
$328 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Beautiful Cottage in East Beach with Grill + Mountain Views + Close to Beach
5.0
"Excellent" (239 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Vacation rentals with Wi-Fi

Stay connected while traveling and book a Santa Barbara accommodation with high-speed internet.

House Internet Santa Barbara
Nov 4 - Nov 11
-24%
$290
$220 per night
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Vacation Home in West Beach with Yard
4.9
"Excellent" (81 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Internet Santa Barbara
Nov 6 - Nov 13
$395 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Private House in Santa Barbara
5.0
"Excellent" (76 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Internet Santa Barbara
Dec 1 - Dec 8
-21%
$739
$580 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
House in East Mesa with Yard & Grill + Sweeping Views
5.0
"Excellent" (164 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

Keep cool during your trip to Santa Barbara and book a vacation rental with air conditioning.

House Air conditioning Santa Barbara
Nov 6 - Nov 13
$863 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Wonderful Vacation Home in Santa Barbara with Grill & Yard
5.0
"Excellent" (3 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Air conditioning Santa Barbara
Mar 16 - Mar 23
-27%
$564
$414 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
House in West Beach with Grill & Yard
4.9
"Excellent" (22 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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House Air conditioning Santa Barbara
Apr 22 - Apr 29
-17%
$373
$310 per night
House ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Nice House in West Beach with Large Terrace + Line Views + Beach Nearby
4.9
"Excellent" (139 ratings)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
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Popular Rental Amenities in Santa Barbara

  • Internet (2,288)
  • TV (2,182)
  • Air conditioning (1,620)
  • No smoking (1,572)
  • Microwave (1,287)
  • No pets (1,257)
  • Yard (1,241)
  • Kitchen (1,175)
  • Pool (1,001)
  • Washer (888)
  • Balcony/Patio (886)
  • Fireplace (824)

Filters are conveniently available so you can personalize your search to find the perfect accommodation in Santa Barbara. In Santa Barbara, 2,288 accommodations offer "Internet". Consequently, if you can't imagine a vacation without internet, select the Internet filter to compare these rentals. It is also possible to find a rental in Santa Barbara if you want a rental with a jacuzzi as 74 of the listed rentals there provide "Hot tub."

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Accommodations for your vacation in Santa Barbara

618 out of the 2,422 offers in Santa Barbara are house rental. They account for more than half of the accommodation types in this destination (55.28%). Additionally, the median nightly price of house rental in Santa Barbara is $807, and the average size is 190 m². Furthermore, the majority of house rental in this destination can host 6 guests, which makes it an ideal destination for medium-sized groups and families. You can also compare other accommodation options in Santa Barbara. Apartment rental are, for example, another typical accommodation option in this destination, with 109 offers to compare. Our data reveals that the median price of apartment rental is $341 per night for an area of 57 m².
Where to find the best food in Santa Barbara?

The Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara for Food Lovers

Treat yourself to original vegan creations and other inspiring dishes at Mesa Verde Restaurant. Try the rajas tacos, macadamia ricotta, or picadillo empanadas, all of which are tasty and beautifully presented. Alternatively, if you are walking down North Milpas Street, you’ll find La Super Rica Taqueria, the most renowned Mexican eatery in town. Katy Perry and Julia Child have been spotted here, so the location comes with top recommendations. Their special marinated pork and cheese is a must-try, and the beef or fish tacos are delicious.

For more fine Mexican dining, head to Los Agaves Restaurant where sumptuous enchiladas and chile relleno are served in a casual, hacienda-style setting. However, if you’re after Californian and French cuisines, try the Bouchon Santa Barbara. This restaurant serves organic dishes and offers an exclusive wine list. It has won several awards and accolades over the years. The menu changes seasonally, but if it's available, try the delicious Dungeness crab cake and forest mushroom ragout. Other restaurants worth visiting include The Lark Santa Barbara and Brophy Bros.

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 best events and festivals in Santa Barbara?

Regular Events and Festivities in Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is held towards the end of January and attracts Hollywood's brightest stars. Summertime events include the Fiesta, also known as the Old Spanish Days, where Aztec music, flamenco and country music is celebrated. El Desfile Histórico, one of the largest equestrian parades in America, takes place in Fiesta Week. Belly dancers, swing dancers and Tihitian Dancers perform at the Summer Solstice Festival at Alemeda Park. Many of Santa Barbara's cultural events are free making a vacation rental a splendid idea for the culturally inclined traveler.

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 2,422 properties
💳 Possible discounts up to 25%
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $159
⭐ Popular amenities Internet, TV and Air conditioning
🐾 Pet friendly accommodations 412 properties
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 1,091 properties

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price per night for a vacation home in Santa Barbara?

The price of a night's stay in Santa Barbara starts at $159. If you are looking for a house rental, the nightly price is $807 on average. A apartment rental Santa Barbara will cost $341 per night on average.

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

There are 2,422 vacation homes available for booking for your upcoming vacation.

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

The most popular amenities for home rentals in Santa Barbara include accommodations with: Internet, TV, and Air conditioning.

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

Santa Barbara offers 1,091 Hotel room and Motel room options available for renting.

Are pets allowed in vacation homes in Santa Barbara?

In case if you are traveling with a dog in Santa Barbara - 16% of rentals are pet-friendly.

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

September and August are typically the warmest months in Santa Barbara with temperatures around 77 °F. The coldest months in Santa Barbara are January and December, with 41 °F on average.

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