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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Motel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.35 km from centre

    8.6

     

    823 reviews

    With a stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Chase Palm Park and 4 minutes by foot from Cabrillo Pavillion. This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Andree Clark Bird Refuge and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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    Belle Caruso
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    Apartment in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.43 km from centre

      Belle Caruso is located in Santa Barbara, just a 8-minute walk from East Beach and 12 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. The property is around 1.4 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, 1.8 miles from Antioch College, and 2.4 miles from Santa Barbara City College. Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 2.2 miles away and Granada Theatre is 2.5 miles from the apartment.

      The apartment includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

      Guests at Belle Caruso will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Barbara, like cycling.

      Westmont College is 3.8 miles from the accommodation, while Brooks Institute Of Photography is 1.7 miles away. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles from the property.

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      Santa Cruz
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      Aparthotel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.43 km from centre

        8.8

         

        7 reviews

        Santa Cruz is located in Santa Barbara, just a 8-minute walk from East Beach and 12 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. The property is around 1.4 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, 1.8 miles from Antioch College, and 2.8 miles from Santa Barbara City College. Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 2.2 miles away and Granada Theatre is 2.3 miles from the condo hotel.

        The condo hotel consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the condo hotel. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

        Guests at the condo hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Barbara, like cycling.

        Westmont College is 4.4 miles from Santa Cruz, while Brooks Institute Of Photography is 1.7 miles from the property. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles away.

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        Julia Metelmann
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        Aparthotel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.43 km from centre

          Julia Metelmann offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, a 8-minute walk from East Beach and 12 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. The property is around 1.4 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, 1.8 miles from Antioch College, and 2.8 miles from Santa Barbara City College. Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 2.2 miles away and Granada Theatre is 2.5 miles from the condo hotel.

          The condo hotel includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with free toiletries, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the condo hotel. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

          Guests at Julia Metelmann will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Barbara, like cycling.

          Westmont College is 4.4 miles from the accommodation, while Brooks Institute Of Photography is 1.7 miles from the property. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles away.

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          Santa Barbara Beach Cottage
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          Holiday home in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.45 km from centre

            Santa Barbara Beach Cottage offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, a 2-minute walk from East Beach and 12 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a terrace. The vacation home also offers facilities for disabled guests.

            The vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

            Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 1.4 miles from the vacation home, while Antioch College is 1.9 miles away. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles from the property.

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            Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
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            Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.46 km from centre

              7.6

               

              1,300 reviews

              Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. The Zoological Gardens are a short walk away.

              Featuring cable TV, each room with attached bathroom at the Cabrillo Inn at the Beach is equipped with a fridge. Comfortably furnished in a tropical-style decor, most rooms include a seating area.

              Offering a variety of shops and restaurants, the historic Stearns Wharf is a 3-minute drive from this hotel. Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Botanical Gardens and the History Museum are 3.5 mi away.

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              Santa Barbara Modern Three Blocks from the Beach
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              Holiday home in Santa Barbara · 2.49 km from centre

                Situated in Santa Barbara, less than 1 km from Leadbetter Beach and a 11-minute walk from One Thousand Steps Beach, Santa Barbara Modern Three Blocks from the Beach offers a garden and air conditioning. The property is around 19 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara City College and 2.5 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from West Beach.

                With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom holiday home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                Antioch College is 3.4 km from the holiday home, while Westmont College is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 17 km from Santa Barbara Modern Three Blocks from the Beach.

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                Ocean View Villa
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                Villa in Santa Barbara · 2.49 km from centre

                  Just a 13-minute walk from One Thousand Steps Beach and 1.2 miles from Santa Barbara City College, Ocean View Villa features accommodations in Santa Barbara with a terrace. This villa features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.

                  Featuring a balcony and sea views, the spacious villa includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

                  University of California, Santa Barbara is 12 miles from Ocean View Villa, while Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 1.7 miles from the property. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles away.

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                  Darling, Peaceful, Near Beach, EV Charger
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                  Holiday home in Santa Barbara · 2.72 km from centre

                    Darling, Peaceful, Near Beach, EV Charger offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 2.5 miles from Antioch College and 2.6 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. The air-conditioned accommodation is 9.1 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station.

                    Offering a patio and mountain views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

                    The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

                    Santa Barbara City College is 2.9 miles from the vacation home, while Westmont College is 6.9 miles away. Santa Barbara Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.

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                    Shoreline Cottage
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                    Holiday home in Santa Barbara · 2.80 km from centre

                      Shoreline Cottage offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, a 9-minute walk from One Thousand Steps Beach and 12 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. This vacation home offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides an ATM and a shared lounge for guests.

                      Offering a patio with sea views, this vacation home also has a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                      Santa Barbara City College is 1.1 miles from the vacation home, while Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 1.9 miles away. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles from the property.

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                      Shoreline Park House
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                      Vacation home in Santa Barbara · 2.85 km from centre

                        With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Barbara (The Mesa), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shoreline Park.

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                        Shoreline Park House - Your Vacation Oasis Awaits
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                        Holiday home in Santa Barbara · 2.85 km from centre

                          Just a 8-minute walk from One Thousand Steps Beach and 1.2 miles from Santa Barbara City College, Shoreline Park House - Your Vacation Oasis Awaits features accommodations in Santa Barbara with a garden. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge. Antioch College is 2.5 miles from the vacation home and Westmont College is 7.3 miles away.

                          Shoreline Park House - Your Vacation Oasis Awaits features 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.

                          University of California, Santa Barbara is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 1.9 miles away. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles from the property.

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                          Coastal Santa Barbara Townhome, Walk to Beach!
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                          Holiday home in Santa Barbara · 3.11 km from centre

                            9.0

                             

                            2 reviews

                            Coastal Santa Barbara Townhome, Walk to Beach! offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 1.6 miles from Santa Barbara City College and 2.1 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. The property is around 1.4 miles from Leadbetter Beach, 1.5 miles from Arroyo Burro Beach, and 12 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and One Thousand Steps Beach is a 6-minute walk away.

                            The vacation home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                            Antioch College is 2.5 miles from the vacation home, while Westmont College is 6.9 miles away. Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles from the property.

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                            Lemon Tree Inn
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                            Hotel in Santa Barbara · 3.14 km from centre

                              7.7

                               

                              3,083 reviews

                              Breakfast available

                              Featuring a one acre tropical courtyard and an outdoor pool, this Santa Barbara hotel offers rooms with flat-screen cable TV. It is 1 mi from the Museum of Natural History.

                              Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms at the Lemon Tree Inn. The air-conditioned rooms also provide a laptop size safe and a desk. Many rooms offer a private balcony or lanai with views of the property's courtyard.

                              The Lemon Tree Inn features the Crocodile restaurant. It serves Italian and Californian cuisine. Drinks are available in the bar and the hotel offers room service.

                              The Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is 1.2 mi from the hotel. Arroyo Burro Beach is 3.6 mi away.

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                              Montecito Adobe Home with Ridge and City Skyline View
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                              Holiday home in Santa Barbara · 3.35 km from centre

                                8.0

                                 

                                2 reviews

                                Montecito Adobe Home with Ridge and City Skyline View offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 14 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and a 17-minute walk from Westmont College. This vacation home offers air-conditioned accommodations with a patio. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

                                With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom vacation home features a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                                Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 3.4 miles from the vacation home, while Antioch College is 3.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 12 miles from Montecito Adobe Home with Ridge and City Skyline View.

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                                Palisades Beach House
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                                Holiday home in Santa Barbara · 3.40 km from centre

                                  Palisades Beach House offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, a 14-minute walk from One Thousand Steps Beach and 11 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. This vacation home offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. Antioch College is 2.8 miles away and Westmont College is 7.2 miles from the vacation home.

                                  The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                                  Santa Barbara City College is 2 miles from Palisades Beach House, while Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 2.5 miles from the property. Santa Barbara Airport is 9.3 miles away.

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                                  Santa Barbara Studio Near Downtown and Beaches
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                                  Apartment in Santa Barbara · 3.48 km from centre

                                    Santa Barbara Studio Near Downtown and Beaches offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 9.2 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara and 3 miles from Antioch College. The property is around 4.2 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, 4.4 miles from Santa Barbara City College, and 5.3 miles from Westmont College. Brooks Institute Of Photography is 3.1 miles from the apartment.

                                    With free Wifi, this apartment features a TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                    Granada Theatre is 2.5 miles from the apartment, while Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 2.6 miles from the property. Santa Barbara Airport is 7.5 miles away.

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                                    The Glass House Montecito
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                                    Villa in Santa Barbara · 3.51 km from centre

                                      10.0

                                       

                                      2 reviews

                                      The Glass House Montecito offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, a 18-minute walk from Westmont College and 3.3 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. The air-conditioned accommodation is 14 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara. There's private parking, and the property provides an electric vehicle charging station.

                                      With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom villa offers a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                      Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                                      Antioch College is 3.5 miles from the villa, while Santa Barbara City College is 4.4 miles from the property. Santa Barbara Airport is 12 miles away.

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                                      Secluded Modern Montecito retreat
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                                      Holiday home in Santa Barbara · 3.51 km from centre

                                        10.0

                                         

                                        1 review

                                        Secluded Modern Montecito retreat offers accommodations in Santa Barbara, 3.5 miles from Antioch College and 4.4 miles from Santa Barbara City College. The property is around 14 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, a 18-minute walk from Westmont College, and 3.3 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. The vacation home offers both free Wifi and free private parking.

                                        This vacation home will provide guests with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                        Guests can also relax in the garden.

                                        Brooks Institute Of Photography is 3.3 miles from the vacation home, while Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 3.4 miles away. Santa Barbara Airport is 12 miles from the property.

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                                        Cozy, Cute, Charming Private Guest Studio
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                                        Apartment in Santa Barbara · 3.67 km from centre

                                          10.0

                                           

                                          2 reviews

                                          Cozy, Cute, Charming Private Guest Studio is located in Santa Barbara, just 4.3 miles from Santa Barbara City College and 5.3 miles from Westmont College. The property is around 9.2 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, 3.1 miles from Antioch College, and 4.1 miles from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara. Granada Theatre is 2.5 miles away and Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 2.6 miles from the apartment.

                                          With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a dishwasher and microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                          Brooks Institute of Photography is 3.1 miles from the apartment. Santa Barbara Airport is 7.5 miles away.

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                                          Find out more about Santa Barbara County

                                          Santa Barbara County’s sunny weather, top-notch beaches, smart lifestyle and charming towns make this cosmopolitan county an epic vacation destination. In Santa Barbara, its main coastal city, you’ll find plenty of museums, theaters, restaurants and Spanish-style architecture, all with a seaside town vibe.

                                          No trip to Santa Barbara County is complete without visiting Santa Ynez Valley to see the wineries and vineyards, complete with postcard-perfect views (and plenty of wine sampling, of course!). If you’re more of an adventure seeker, stay in Santa Barbara County accommodation in Los Padres National Forest and hit the hiking trails. Or why not go kayaking through the sea caves at Channel Islands National Park?

                                          A touch of luxury mixed with relaxation makes Santa Barbara County a must for your vacation bucket list.

                                          Where to stay in Santa Barbara County

                                          When it comes to hotels in Santa Barbara County, you really are spoilt for choice. But the big question is, which part do you stay in?

                                          Goleta is brilliant for families with heaps of affordable stays close to the best outdoor adventure activities like hiking and tide-pooling. Staying near the Channel Islands Harbor is brilliant for exploring sea caves, kayaking and enjoying peaceful coastal vibes.

                                          Santa Barbara offers an excellent mix of beach and city life, with pretty stores and boutiques, wine tasting and pristine beaches. Santa Ynez Valley is a wine lover’s paradise with gorgeous vineyards and more wine than you could ever sample.

                                          For a spot of the celeb lifestyle, head to Montecito to hang out with the A-listers and gawp at the stunning estates. Or for a taste of small-town seaside charm, base your stay in Carpinteria. You’ll love the cozy vibes and mellow beach days.

                                          Top things to do in Santa Barbara County

                                          • Fall in love with Solvang. This adorable Danish-inspired town is packed with quirky stores, windmills and mouth-watering bakeries (make sure you try the aebleskivers - thank us later).
                                          • Explore the Santa Barbara Mission. This stunning landmark, known as the Queen of the Missions, is brimming with pretty gardens and history.
                                          • Chow down on barbecue. Head to Santa Maria Valley and pig out on the smoky, seasoned meat cooked to perfection over red oak.

                                          Insider tips for visiting Santa Barba

                                          • Don’t rent a car in Santa Barbara. Everything is walkable or bikeable in downtown Santa Barbara. If you want to give your feet a rest, use the electric shuttle on State Street.
                                          • Midweek is better. To enjoy the wineries in Santa Ynez Valley, we recommend going midweek and avoiding the weekend rush.
                                          • Don’t miss the small towns. Ballard and Los Alamos have lots of small-town charm, farm-to-table restaurants and cute antique stores.
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