
Apartment holiday rentals in Santa Barbara
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 340 holiday rentals in Santa Barbara

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
80 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly holiday rentals
Find 180 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
10 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
150 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
330 of Santa Barbara holiday rentals include wifi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Santa Barbara rentals

4.8 Average rating
Santa Barbara stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Santa Barbara’s top spots include Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Bowl and Paseo Nuevo
Top-rated apartment rentals in Santa Barbara
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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.

Heavenly Escape By The Sea
Welcome to our bright, cozy, mid-mod beach apartment! Just a short walk or drive from the pier and beach, 2 blocks from the best coffee shop in town, and a short walk to downtown with all the restaurants & shops you can imagine. This is the perfect place to kick back, relax, and make yourself at home in beautiful Ventura. Enjoy ocean views and sunsets, beautiful, bright light, and a clean, minimal space somewhere between boho and mid-mod. Our hope is that you'll feel cozy and right at home.

Luxury Beach Studio #12•Steps to Beach + Funk Zone
Experience the allure of the Luxury Beach Studio #12, where contemporary sophistication meets upscale details. The best of Santa Barbara unfolds just beyond your door—from mornings spent along the waterfront, afternoons shopping downtown, to evenings discovering the Funk Zone’s tasting rooms, galleries, boutiques, and vibrant dining scene. Please keep in mind this studio is for 1 guest only and is located on the 2nd floor (Walk-up).

Private Balcony Luxury Studio Downtown Santa Ynez
Wake up with coffee on your private balcony overlooking downtown Santa Ynez before spending the day exploring wineries, tasting rooms, boutique shops, and local restaurants just steps away. This professionally designed studio by Costera Interiors features a king bed, full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and modern finishes, creating the perfect wine country retreat for couples, anniversary trips, and relaxing weekend escapes.

Mountain view with parking & yard
NO DOGS. Spread out in this newly renovated apartment with gorgeous mountain views from the wall-to-wall windows in the living room. Park in your private spot and walk 0.6 miles to Leadbetter beach or enjoy the restaurants at the harbor. Relax in the private, fully fenced yard or cook a meal in the well—appointed kitchen. Just bring your suitcase—we’ve got everything you need to enjoy beautiful Santa Barbara.

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.

On the Beach with Private Enclosed Patio
A private, oceanfront ground floor apartment on a peaceful, white sand beach with only one apartment above. Enclosed, private patio with panoramic ocean, mountain and island views plus outdoor gas fire pit & gas BBQ. Steps from the patio are chairs in the sand with a huge sun umbrella. Complimentary beach bikes. Yummy cafe across the street. It's very rare to find a beachfront place at this price.

Mesa Cottage~Nearby Beach Access
Discover serenity in our Mesa Beach Front Cottage, a hidden gem just 2 blocks away from Mesa Lane Beach. This thoughtfully designed Front Cottage offers a blend of modern comforts and coastal charm, featuring a sunlit living space, a fully equipped kitchen, and a tranquil Flagstone Patio with fire pit. This is a perfect retreat for those seeking relaxation on the Coast of California.

Private guest house In heart of Montecito
This one-bedroom apartment is situated on top of the garage building and has a separate entrance and a private yard. Its walking distance to down town Montecito's famous Coast Village Road and Butterfly Beach is a nice walking distance away. It has a light living room a bright kitchen with breakfast bar and bathroom with washer/ dryer and separate bedroom with a queen bed.

Goodland Casita Near UCSB
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Newly remodeled casita with full kitchen, laundry, A/C! Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, only 5 minutes to UCSB, beaches, shopping, and Santa Barbara airport . 15 minutes to downtown Santa Barbara.

1 bedroom cottage near Cabrillo Park!
Lovely studio near East Beach and Cabrillo Park, where the Rainbow Arch is. Relaxing at the beach is a quick walk from the property, lower state street and funk zone area would be about a 30 minute walk along the beach but would be a quick drive.

The XL Family Suite | Steps to Beach & Downtown
Ground-floor bungalow-style suite with a king-size bed and twin bunk beds—perfect for kids near Santa Barbara's Waterfront. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living, a full kitchen, and vintage coastal charm at this boutique beach retreat.
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara apartment rentals
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Tranquil Balinese 1BR Retreat w/ Private Patios

The Vista Suite | Steps to Beach & Downtown

Santa Barbara Soul & Sea Guesthouse # 1 East Beach

2BD Condo•Relax•Ocean Breeze•Beaches•Parks•Sunsets

Downtown Garden View Victorian Studio Apartment

Luxury Villa in West Beach, by Pier & Funk Zone

East Beach Bungalow!

Watermark Suite C
Private apartment rentals

The Vina {B} - A Coastal Downtown SB Retreat

Brand New 1BD State St. Modern/Spanish Condo

Modern micro-suite in heart of Santa Barbara

The Village Vista

East Beach Ocean View Apartment

Summerland Sand Bungalow - Walk to Shops & Beach!

Surf Station #5 | 2BR Walk to Beach & Funk Zone

Beach Studio with Sundeck | 2-Minute Walk to Beach
Apartment rentals with a hot tub

1 bd condo steps from the sand

Cute and Cozy Eastside Getaway with Hot Tub!

Centrally located, 2bd Near, CLU, Proactive Sports

1 Bedroom Beach Bungalow - Near East Beach

Newly Renovated by East Beach

2 Bedroom Near East Beach

Carpinteria Beach Retreat #2

Architect's 2 Bed Beach House 1 block to beach!
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £162 | £165 | £168 | £180 | £174 | £185 | £193 | £207 | £173 | £173 | £176 | £164 |
| 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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