Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals

Explore our Santa Barbara, CA, vacation rentals

Santa Barbara home rentals bring you to the heart of stunning Mediterranean-style architecture, historic museums, delicious fresh seafood and dining options, and white-sand beaches. Located about 2 hours from Los Angeles and half an hour from Ventura, Santa Barbara makes the ideal getaway for family vacations, snowbird retreats, or a romantic getaway. Find your home away from home on your next trip to California.

Santa Barbara, nicknamed the American Riviera, blends a rich history with an elite wine scene in addition to its iconic beaches. Enjoy the sunshine on a stroll through the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden or bring the kids to Santa Barbara Zoo. Kick back and relax with a vacation home to suit your style, with amenities like beach access, ocean views, hot tubs, pet-friendly stays, and more. 

Where is Santa Barbara?

Known as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara is located two hours north of Los Angeles on the longest east-west trending section of the coastline on the West Coast. This beautiful city is the perfect destination for a Southern California Coast vacation, as it's nestled in the gorgeous Ynez Valley and flanked on the south by the Pacific Ocean.

Things to do in Santa Barbara  

While Santa Barbara certainly has a reputation as a playground for the wealthy, families won't need a yacht or a limousine to enjoy the highlights of the city. Listen to the waves crash on a stroll out to Stearns Wharf. Gather a few friends together for a day of kayaking or watch dolphins come and go at a restaurant by the water.

• Santa Barbara is a perfect place for sightseeing in the sunshine. Visit the Zoological and Botanic Gardens, browse the special collections at the Museum of Art, or take the self-guided "Red Tile Walking Tour" of many landmarks. 
• Of course, in California, there’s no shortage of beaches. You'll find four beaches near our Santa Barbara vacation rentals: East Beach, West Beach, Leadbetter, and Butterfly. For a trip further out, you can day trip to Malibu, Ventura, and Oxnard.
• Hikers can choose from trails overlooking the ocean, trails starting at the crest of the Santa Ynez Mountains and in the Ynez Valley, and trails along the beach. Up the adventure with a trip to the Channel Islands National Park and savor unbelievable views by hiking or kayaking.
• Fill your itinerary with plenty of family-friendly activities, like whale watching tours, dolphin sightseeing tours, or stopping by Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa.
• Golfers will appreciate the six public, 18-hole courses nearby, from five-star country clubs to all-level driving ranges.

Treat yourself to that coastal escape you have been longing for. With a fantastic climate year-round, staying in a Santa Barbara vacation rental any time of year promises loads of fun. Filled with unique characteristics, upscale decor, and modern amenities, our Santa Barbara vacation homes epitomize coastal California style. 

Do you offer snowbird or long-term rentals in Santa Barbara? 

Yes. Our long-term and snowbird rentals allow you to immerse yourself in Santa Barbara's iconic Spanish colonial architecture and coastal charms when staying at one of our extended stay homes, beachfront villas, and downtown condos offered. 

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