
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Barbara
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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.

Comfy Bed/Private/Patio/Secure/Smoke Free
Located near the beautiful SB Mission and Botanical Gardens, this quiet comfortable Cottage is suited for adult guest due to safety consideration not suitable for infants/children. The Cottage has no common walls with host main house. Queen bed, Black out Shades, Air Conditioning - Heating Kitchenette - Private Patio Quiet and Safe, off Street Parking. Ultra clean Non Smokers and sorry No Pets No cooking except microwave, toaster, coffee maker and hot pot. Please No shoes to be worn inside.

Private and Cozy Studio
Our private studio is great for couples or single professionals who need a quiet place to work. Studio is furnished with one Queen bed and a two twin beds (trundle bed comes from underneath the twin bed in the picture. Private bathroom and access to our backyard, some guests have used it for Yoga, Meditation and for their kids to run around 10 minute drive to downtown and/or main beaches. Private parking space included for one vehicle. Only minutes from hiking trails, UCSB, Beach, etc.

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 Jungle Cottage | Spa, Sauna & Ice Plunge!
Ask about our discounts! Welcome to the Boho House Collective! A healing hostel-styled stay in the lush garden oasis of a residence. Enjoy a garden room w/ private access, full bed, desk, WIFI & shared bathroom. Access to a shared modern home, kitchen, WD & spa. Communal hot tub, infrared sauna, cold plunge, tea lounge, outdoor shower & fire pit. Enjoy the Barbara Romain art gallery, instruments, chickens, or our on-site events. By downtown, beaches, UCSB & the Bowl. Pets <25lbs welcome.

Private modern oasis near beach
This cozy modern Spanish style studio feels like a 1 bedroom and offers a memory foam queen bed, a memory foam queen pull out couch, a full kitchen, a luxurious bathroom, and a beautiful yard with a private patio dining area. Ideal for a couple but can squeeze in up to 4 if you don't mind tight quarters! Located on Santa Barbara's bustling east side, conveniently close to the 101, it's minutes to everything - the beach, Coast Village Montecito, the Funk Zone, and downtown Santa Barbara!

West Beach Waterfront Blue Heron Retreat
Come visit us in West Beach one of the oldest continuously inhabited beach villages in California… Take in all the gorgeous views of Santa Barbara while having easy foot access to best in town local restaurants, wineries, breweries, farmers markets and Funk Zone shopping. You are in the center of it all. Did we mention the beaches? Turn left at bike path and head to Stearns Wharf, East Beach or Butterfly Beach. Turn right and you've got the Marina, Leadbetter Beach and Shoreline Park.

Kick Back in an Iconic 1974 Airstream on an Organic Ranch
A video tour is available on YouTube! You can check out the Tiny Home Airbnb Tour of my Airstream by searching “Beautifully Renovated 1974 Airstream.” Your own private area Start California dreaming in a restored 33-foot Airstream a short drive from Carpinteria. Rincon Point—known as the Queen of the Coast in the surfing world— and Summerland are both a short drive away. No public transportation. Car necessary There will be a welcome manual and various brochures on hand.

Cozy Studio w/Private entrance & parking. KING BED
Recently remodeled studio. Studio has private entrance and one private parking space. King size bed makes a great place to relax, only 5 minute drive to UCSB, Cottage Hospital and Goleta pier/beach. We have the fastest WIFI internet available in the area so working from the studio is not a problem. Studio shares a wall with the main house but we are a quiet family so noise should not be an issue. New appliances and smart TV. Water softener and filter system throughout.

Peaceful Mountain Retreat
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Located under a canopy of oak trees between Santa Barbara and wine country, this cozy yurt is the perfect getaway. If you’re looking for a unique way to experience the wild beauty of Santa Barbara, you love being surrounded by nature and you’re up for adventure, this is the spot for you! Breathtaking views await you on the drive to our magical yurt nestled in the mountains, just 20 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.

Serene Getaway on Organic Ocean View Farm
Welcome to your dream escape in Santa Barbara County! Nestled amidst lush greenery on a sprawling organic avocado & coffee farm, our charming tiny home offers an unmatched blend of tranquility and scenic beauty. Wake up to the soothing sounds of nature and breathe in the fresh, ocean-kissed air. Tiny home has one private bedroom w/ queen size bed, with extra sleeping space that includes a twin size fold out couch and a queen sized air mattress for additional guests.

Cozy Beach Cottage 7 min walk to the Sea & UCSB!
Take an early morning stroll along the bluffs above the ocean waves in the iconic college beach town of Isla Vista. Our cozy studio retreat is a perfect home base for exploring the beautiful Santa Barbara area beaches, Spanish-style downtown, mountain hiking, and coastal foothills. We are a ten minute walk from Devereux beach, UCSB and its lagoon, and only an 8 minute drive from both the Santa Barbara airport and Goleta Amtrak station.
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

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

Mountain Cottage- Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez- w/Spa

NiDOMARE - Channel Islands Beach Retreat

Modernist Suite: HOT TUB/View/Firepit/Patio + More

Walkable wine, beach, cafes, downtown, & dolphins

Two Story Home Near Beach

Ocean Views Beach Hot Tub Summerland/Montecito

Escape to Casita at East Beach!
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Ojai Airstream Oasis

The Beach Loft- Private, Remodeled, Walkable!

Cozy studio with sunny backyard

Cozy Stone Cottage

The Well Ocean View Bungalow #5

La Petite Maison Blanche. Perfect downtown retreat

Walk to the beach! Pet & Family Friendly - NEW

Summerland Studio. Steps to downtown and beach.
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A Happy Home

Postmodern Treehouse-like Cabin by Charles Moore

Ojai Oasis

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub

Spectacular Designer Treehouse with Mountain Views

NOV Special Sunday-Wednesday w/ Private Deck

- Wine Country Guesthouse on Horse Ranch -

Fall SALE! Condo with patio 100 steps to the beach
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $670 NZD | $682 NZD | $703 NZD | $710 NZD | $745 NZD | $793 NZD | $849 NZD | $798 NZD | $733 NZD | $715 NZD | $728 NZD | $687 NZD |
| 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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4.9 Average rating
Santa Barbara stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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