
Vacation rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
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Total vacation rentals
Explore 80 vacation rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown

Nightly prices starting at
Santa Barbara Downtown vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 184 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
20 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly vacation rentals
Find 30 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
70 of Santa Barbara Downtown vacation rentals include wi-fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Santa Barbara Downtown rentals

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
Top-rated vacation rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
Guests agree: these stays 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.

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.

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!

Private Courtyard Downtown with 2 bedroom suite
This whimsical, award-winning home was designed by renowned architect Jeff Shelton. The two first-floor bedrooms, each with a sink, share one private ADA bathroom accessed from the courtyard, creating a unique hotel experience in the heart of downtown. Perfect for a family of four or two couples, with the entire outdoor courtyard for private lounging and entertaining. Amenities: refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. NO FULL KITCHEN. Washer/dryer is shared with the upstairs tenant.

Cute, Cozy, and Perfectly Located Home
Enjoy all that Santa Barbara has to offer in this newly furnished 3 bedroom/3bath house. Centrally located in downtown Santa Barbara, this home will put you in walking distance to State Street and Stearns Wharf. Shopping, dining, kayaking, surfing, and all Santa Barbara has to offer are only minutes away. After a long day of exploring, you can come home and enjoy the nice relaxing ambiance the home has to offer. With everything you need to enjoy your stay, it'll be as if you never left home.

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.

Cute Studio Downtown
Great cottage design with a balance of of style and old charm. Private patio and onsite parking. Located a few blocks away from downtown in a quiet part of Santa Barbara. You will be able to walk to downtown or take a short drive to most locations in Santa Barbara. City is going to start some kind of road maintenance in sept until novemeber. As of this time 9/5 they haven't started but have been delivering notices around. I will include the full transcript in 'other details to note'

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.

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.

Casa Castillo Apartment 5
Welcome to your Santa Barbara getaway! Just a 9-minute walk (half a mile) to the famed State Street, this fully renovated (2020) and soundproofed (2025) 2-bed/2-bath retreat is part of a boutique 5-unit complex designed for comfort, convenience, and style. Stroll to the Paseo Nuevo open-air shopping center, explore 20+ nearby wine tasting rooms, or head straight down to the waterfront for ocean views, dining, and nightlife.

The Inn At Anatega #1
The Inn At Anatega. Newly renovated one-bedroom in downtown Santa Barbara's Presidio district. Features a separate bedroom, full bath, in-unit washer/dryer, and striking arched windows that fill the space with light. Frame TVs in both rooms, plus a kitchenette with microwave, mini fridge, toaster, and kettle. Pottery Barn finishes and Quince linens throughout. Steps from Dune, Handlebar, La Paloma, and Gala.
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When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara Downtown?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 830 | ﺩ.ﺇ 848 | ﺩ.ﺇ 940 | ﺩ.ﺇ 984 | ﺩ.ﺇ 962 | ﺩ.ﺇ 981 | ﺩ.ﺇ 981 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,061 | ﺩ.ﺇ 940 | ﺩ.ﺇ 929 | ﺩ.ﺇ 959 | ﺩ.ﺇ 903 |
| 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 |
Destinations to explore
- Carpinteria City Beach
- Rincon Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Hollywood Beach
- Silver Strand State Beach
- El Capitán State Beach
- Ventura Harbor Village
- Oxnard State Beach Park
- Hendrys Beach
- Mondo's Beach
- Port Hueneme Beach Park
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- La Conchita Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Santa Barbara Bowl
- Santa Cruz Island
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History
- Paseo Nuevo
- Santa Barbara Pier
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Mission Santa Barbara
- Marina Park





