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Affordable Beach Getaway — blocks to the Beach and Funk Zone

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Bright and clean living space, complemented by a private terrace.
Unwind at the end of the day at the beach in front of our Waterford fireplace.
The kitchen has been meticulously equipped with all essential appliances.
King size bed with accompanying full bathroom & high end linens.
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Affordable Beach Getaway — blocks to the Beach and Funk Zone

Experience the best of Santa Barbara at our Affordable Beach Getaway #9 — where comfort, style, and coastal charm converge. Soak up Santa Barbara’s dreamy weather, sip your morning coffee, or enjoy a leisurely alfresco BBQ on the private patio. Just steps from the ocean, Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone, and a variety of charming restaurants, wineries, and boutiques, this location offers the perfect blend of coastal tranquility and walkable convenience.



Our Affordable Beach Getaway #9 is a charming retreat just steps from the sand, offering a serene king bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bright, spacious living room with a plush sofa, 42” HD TV, and elegant Waterford fireplace. Step outside to the sun-drenched private patio, where chaise lounges, a dining area, and a gas grill invite you to unwind and dine under the stars. To welcome you, a complimentary bottle of champagne awaits—perfect for toasting your stay in Santa Barbara.



The bedroom features a cozy king bed with high-end linens and a private en-suite bathroom with a shower/tub combo. The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with essential appliances for effortless, home-style cooking. Please note this apartment is on the second floor (walk-up).



To elevate your stay, we’ve included special touches throughout: complimentary champagne to toast your arrival, bath essentials, high-end linens, a Nespresso machine with pods, cream, and sugar, and reserved parking — a rare perk near the beach.



With easy access to the beach and Santa Barbara’s most beloved attractions, the Affordable Beach Getaway #9 offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Spend your days soaking up the sun, savoring local cuisine and happy hour cocktails in the Funk Zone, shopping downtown, or enjoying quiet moments with loved ones — all while surrounded by the natural beauty of the California coast. Tucked away on a residential street, our building offers a serene oasis just moments from the vibrant heart of Santa Barbara. A couple blocks away, the Funk Zone brings an irresistible charm — a coastal enclave where streets meet the sea, brimming with art galleries, boutiques, wine tasting rooms, and eclectic eateries. Convenient bike rentals and the nearby Amtrak station make exploring even easier, whether you're strolling down State Street’s boutique-lined promenade or setting off on an unforgettable day trip to the Channel Islands or Santa Ynez wine country. Whether seeking tranquility or excitement, this perfect location ensures a memorable getaway you'll want to relive again and again.



Our building is fully licensed for short-term rentals and located within the Santa Barbara Coastal Zone, where stays under 30 days are allowed. Many other listings in the city fall outside this zone and are not legally permitted to offer short-term stays—so hosts might decline your booking request to avoid violations. We, on the other hand, automatically confirm your reservation the moment you book. It’s a seamless, stress-free option for a quick coastal getaway, making us the perfect choice for your Santa Barbara stay.
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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this apartment is in the mountains and on the beach. Carriage and Western Art Museum and Reagan Ranch Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬3 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely appointed rental with good walking accessibility to Cabrillo Boulevard and State Street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience at the unit. Wonderful location. I plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great location and unit, we really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay, everything was just what we were looking for. Outdoor balcony/patio was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking out time to post it online. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great from location to unit. Walking distance to food, shopping, and beach. Host was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - walking distance to train station, beach and restaurants. Comfortable bed. Was nice having the Nespresso machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We love the West Beach neighborhood! It’s the perfect location…close to the beach, restaurants and the freeway. The apartment is very comfortable and has everything we need we will visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy checkin with an accommodating host. Perfect location, comfortable, clean, cozy place. I would absolutely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy apartment close to beach

The apartment was perfect! So clean with comfy bed and everything we needed. Felt very safe. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, cute apartment, easy and fun stay

Title says it all, overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Very spacious, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for taking out time to submit your review. It means a lot to us. Hope to see you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rieke J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The location and space were perfect. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Close to everything with a great out door balcony. Looks just like the pictures. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Santa Barbara

After a 7 day road trip we were looking for somewhere to relax and not have to drive anywhere!This apartment was perfect for that. Nice sunny balcony with grill, easy walking to beach,Stern Wharf, the harbour and the Funk Zone!At these places there were plenty of bars, restaurants and winery's to choose from.We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Beach Santa Barbara

If we get back to Santa Barbara this is where we would stay. Spacious and well stocked; also great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It means the world to us. You are welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SB stay

Overall excellent stay. Apt. was as described in a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location!

Apartment was spacious, clean, secure, great decor/vibe and within walking distance to all things Santa Barbara! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Great place to stay in SB

We live in Santa Barbara and needed a place to stay for a few days. This apartment was great. Good location. It was quiet and clean and had everything we needed. .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking out time to post it online. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Perfect location, close to beach and town and very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

This unit is fantastic. It is cozy and fits our needs perfectly. The location can't be beat. This is our third time staying here and we are planning on returning again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kathylou M.

Wonderful!

We loved the location. The apartment was clean, well appointed and even better than we expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking out time to post it online. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our stay

Good choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stellar location , perfect get away

Walking distance to the beach , marina, Sterns Wharf, downtown ! Love the location . Unit is clean , has everything you could want and was better then advertised . Can’t wait to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for taking out time to submit your review. It means a lot to us. Hope to see you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So Comfortable and Quiet

We loved this cozy apartment with its sunny exposure, well-stocked kitchen and comfortable bed. It had everything we needed and we hated to leave. Loved being within walking distance to the wharf and some excellent restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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