Vacation rentals in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara curves along a rare south-facing coast beneath the Santa Ynez Mountains: Spanish colonial architecture, Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone's tasting rooms, and beaches that stay sunny when the rest of the coast fogs in.
Best time to book
Year-round mild; September–November brings the warmest, clearest beach weather.
Common rental types
Beach cottages · Spanish-style villas · Downtown condos · Wine country retreats
Getting there
Fly into Santa Barbara (SBA), 15 minutes away, or drive 90 minutes up the coast from Los Angeles on US-101 — one of America's great drives. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops downtown.
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Vacation rentals in Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Santa Barbara
Waterfront & Stearns Wharf
East Beach's sand, the historic wharf, and the harbor — the classic stay.
Downtown & State Street
Spanish architecture, the Presidio, and the city's restaurant row.
Funk Zone
Converted warehouses holding tasting rooms, breweries, and galleries by the beach.
Montecito
The ultra-charming village next door — Butterfly Beach and Coast Village Road.
Learn Santa Barbara before you book
Neighborhoods, seasons, and booking tips — the full destination guide.
Read the Santa Barbara guide