
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
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Upscale Downtown Home. Walk to Beach shops &Bars🥂🏖
Welcome Sea Glass Bungalow you are in the center of Santa Barbara. A short stroll to iconic Streans Wharf, Swim, SUP, kayak, scuba, snorkel in our wonderful beach waters or watch beachside. Sunbath on West Beach, play volleyball on East Beach, surf at nearby Leadbetter Beach or watch the sunset.Enjoy the diverse fresh local cuisines good vibes, Art, Wineries, spirits, couture boutique shops. Walk to the harbor and plan a day of adventure with one of the many ocean sea tours, Channel Islands Golf

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!

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!

Boho Hacienda with backyard - pet friendly!
This dreamy, boho Spanish-style house is perfectly located just 1 mile from State Street and the beach. The unit is on a duplex with a private entrance, gated backyard with a bbq and gorgeous dining area, full kitchen, and beautifully remodeled bathroom. The bright and airy bedroom features a queen sized bed and dedicated workspace. The couch in the living room can be converted to a full-sized bed. Pet friendly ($20 per pet per night!) 1 off street parking space is available in the driveway.

Mesa Flat with Ocean & Island Views
We are taking extra cleanliness precautions to ensure the safety of all. This is above and beyond our already exceptional cleaning protocols. We want you to feel and stay safe. This Flat is a hidden gem. 2 bed, 2 bed with ocean view.on the Mesa. We are located on near SBCC, Shoreline Park and Ledbetter Beach. **Small pets allowed on approval. $200 pet fee applies. Please contact for approval. No large breeds please*** **This is upstairs unit with single flight of stairs required***

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.

Spanish Bungalow 2 blocks to Beach & Funk Zone
*Featured in Condé Nast as one of best Airbnb's in California!* - an unsolicited review 😊 Welcome to Casa Encanto —a romantic Spanish casita in West Beach. Just 2 blocks from the Wharf, Beach, Funk Zone, and State St., this light-filled, stylish retreat offers modern comforts with a boutique flair. Enjoy peak Riviera views from the living room, luxurious bedding, and thoughtfully curated decor. With meticulous attention to detail, this is one of the finest Airbnb experiences you'll find.

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.

Casita Suave: Downtown SB One Bedroom Condo!
Welcome to Casita Suave right next to the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara. This light and bright one bed one bath condo has everything you need to enjoy The American Riviera. Clean finishes, high-speed wifi, stylish and comfortable furniture, and safely tucked away from the street. There is off-street parking and this complex has only 8 units total! You are going to love staying here. There is a very comfortable memory foam pull-out couch that can sleep an additional couple.

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

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Sunny Garden Home near the beach

Casa Alamar: Walkable Location + Max Relaxation!

Beach House Near Shoreline Park- 3 blocks to ocean

The Rosewood by the Sea Two Bed Home Santa Barbara

Bohemian and Cozy Santa Barbara Cottage
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

The XL Family Suite | Steps to Beach & Downtown

Beach retreat for families and dogs, EV charger!

5 STAR Home & Host ~ Beaches Downtwn Marina & Park

Cozy Stone Cottage

La Petite Maison Blanche. Perfect downtown retreat

Vintage SB Beach Duplex

Hidden Garden Cottage - Walk to Town and Hiking

Steps to Beach & Town | Family-Friendly 2BR
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub

$259 April Special Sun-Wednesday with Private yard

Fun Poolside Retreat Steps Away From Beach!

Relaxing ground floor condo steps from the beach.

Cottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool

Cozy serene retreat close to beach & downtown!

1 bd condo steps from the sand

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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £274 | £274 | £274 | £274 | £300 | £309 | £377 | £295 | £273 | £252 | £217 | £188 |
| 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 holiday rentals start at £106 per night before taxes and fees

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
20 of Santa Barbara Downtown holiday rentals include wifi 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
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