
Family-friendly vacation rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
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Shoreline Retreat - newly renovated, walk to beach
Shoreline Retreat is your newly renovated Santa Barbara getaway, just a 6-minute walk to the beach. This breathtaking home features a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, an open floor plan, and 9-ft bifold glass doors that disappear in the living room for California indoor/outdoor living. Step outside to a private oasis complete with hot tub, fire pit and beautiful landscaping. Just minutes away from the beach, ocean and walking paths -- this is Santa Barbara beach living at its finest.

Blue Heron Retreat Santa Barbara
West Beach is central to EVERYTHING! Walk to Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Marina, Funk Zone, East Beach, Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, Train Station, Fish Market, Farmer's Markets... and countless eateries, wineries, breweries. Views everywhere. The Blue Heron Retreat sits atop historic Burton Mound — OLD Santa Barbara, where many homes and buildings are historical landmarks. Trees & birds abound. No telephone poles or wires in West Beach, adding to the charm of our quaint little village.

Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse
Luxury digs in the heart of fun with romantic private deck with outdoor fireplace, Rivera views, steps to beach, Funk Zone and restaurants. Artist-designed, boho chic one bedroom apartment with sofa bed in living room, sleeps 4, well stocked kitchen, High Speed WiFi, 2 TVs, one bathroom, washer, dryer, desk/dining table, AC, Heater and on-site parking for one car. The space covers 700 square feet (65 square meters). Perfect for one or two couples who want a kitchen, living, dining and amenities.

Cozy House King Size Bed DownTwn
Enjoy a stylish experience offering one bedroom, one bathroom with King Size Bed and surrounding patios. Private parking space for up to 2 vehicles in our private drive way. Centrally located near Down Town and among many local restaurants, bakeries and breweries. Small pets may be considered. Private front, side and back patios. House offers AC units for cold and hot air to make the ambiance to your desired temperature. We have the Highest WIFI available in the market. Great couples getaway!

Walkable wine, beach, cafes, downtown, & dolphins
Welcome to La Maison, a 99th-percentile Airbnb in all areas of guest satisfaction. I've been hosting you beautiful people for over a decade, and I've earned 500+ five-star reviews and maintained a 4.97 average. I'm not trying to boast, but those kind of numbers could get you into Harvard. I guess what I'm trying to say is, when you stay here, you'll have a 5-star experience. I promise. So, come stroll the pier, stretch out at the beach, surf amidst the dolphin pods, and sample some local wines.

Private Courtyard Downtown with 2 bedroom suite
This is a very whimsical award winning house by Jeff Shelton - on the architect's tour. Two bedrooms with sinks on the first floor (Lobster Studios) and ONE private ADA bathroom offer a unique hotel experience right downtown plus a very fun place to stay for a family of 4 or two couples. You have the whole fountain courtyard for your private outside lounging and entertainment (lit up magically at night). Note: Microwave, Toaster , coffee maker, washer dryer, refrigerator, NO FULL KITCHEN.

Downtown Treehouse-Vibe, Mountain Views, Bikes
This 1 bedroom, 1 bath place has a full kitchen and the Interior Designer owner has created a unique, artistic treehouse vibe. Enjoy the balcony with a mountain view, delightful gardens, and outdoor seating area. Walk to restaurants and downtown. Free bikes and coffee/tea! EV charging available. Legal Airbnb/includes taxes. The City has started aggressively enforcing on 1,000+ illegal operators, look it up. See details at the bottom to avoid the risk of booking a place that may cancel on you!

Luxury Downtown 2bd With Patio and Spa and Air Con
Be wowed by this newly remodeled abode in downtown Santa Barbara. Features include, gourmet kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and stove, hardwood floors, fireplace, soaking tub, modern touches like dual flush, Nest thermostat, air conditioning, high end linens and an outdoor spa, BBQ and eating area in the Spanish patio. One block from State St., three blocks to the Public Market, downtown and a mile from the beach, SB Mission, and Rose Garden. Note - Weekend stays must be a min of 3 nights.

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.

Lovely 2Bedroom Downtown
Peaceful house located blocks away from downtown Santa Barbara. Parking space and a quiet neighborhood. Excellent for a nice getaway to Santa Barbara. The city is planning on doing some king of street maintenance during september to novemeber, they have not given any exact dates. Looks like phase 2 will require street closure. As of this time 9/5 nothings started yet but theyve started leaving these notices around. Going to include a transcript of the notice in another section.

Downtown charmer in the heart of Santa Barbara
A charming house located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The newly remodeled 1,100 square foot house offers a state-of-the-art kitchen, bamboo wood floors and a lush and sunny front and back yard. The house is perfect for all types of travelers that are looking to experience Santa Barbara to the fullest. With State Street and dozens of restaurants, bars, wineries, theaters, shops and museums within 4 blocks, you won’t need a car to get a feel for the city.

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.
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara Downtown family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Luxury Cottage w/ Ocean/Island View, Jacuzzi & A/C

Casa Alamar: Walkable Location + Max Relaxation!

Beach House Near Shoreline Park- 3 blocks to ocean

Zen Retreat

Shoreline Escape

The Rosewood by the Sea Two Bed Home Santa Barbara

Beach Bungalow on the Mesa

Cozy serene retreat close to beach & downtown!
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Beach retreat for families and dogs, EV charger!

Cozy Stone Cottage

La Petite Maison Blanche. Perfect downtown retreat

Steps to Beach & Town | Family-Friendly 2BR

Ojai's Howard Creek Camp at Rancho Grande

Location, Location, Location

Beach Heaven

A Dream by the Sea
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Magical Mountain Ranch Pool, Hot Tub under stars !

Poolside Escape w/Curated Style

Rancho Mesa Escondida adobe home on organic ranch

FairView Lavender Estate

Cois Dara (Cush Dara) Under the Oak Permit

Ojai Oasis

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub

Condo with patio across the street from the beach
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara Downtown?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,028 | ﺩ.ﺇ 955 | ﺩ.ﺇ 955 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,333 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,462 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,506 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,836 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,440 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,329 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,230 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,058 | ﺩ.ﺇ 918 |
| Avg. temp | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 14°C | 15°C | 17°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C | 15°C | 13°C |
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Santa Barbara Downtown vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 624 per night before taxes and fees

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20 of Santa Barbara Downtown vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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

Nearby attractions
Santa Barbara Downtown's top spots, include Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Fiesta 5 Theatre
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