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Cove-View Coastal Escape | Steps to Surf Breaks, Parks, Downtown Dining & Shops

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A seaside terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a ship's wheel decoration, a vase of sunflowers, and a view of the ocean through a window with patterned curtains.
A hallway leading to a dining area with a view of palm trees and mountains.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, beach, and a labeled 'Surfrider' building.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Barbara Harbor

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located by the ocean, this apartment is in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Travellers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cove-View Coastal Escape | Steps to Surf Breaks, Parks, Downtown Dining & Shops pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cove-View Coastal Escape | Steps to Surf Breaks, Parks, Downtown Dining & Shops?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cove-View Coastal Escape | Steps to Surf Breaks, Parks, Downtown Dining & Shops on 28 Feb 2027 start from £1,263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cove-View Coastal Escape | Steps to Surf Breaks, Parks, Downtown Dining & Shops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cove-View Coastal Escape | Steps to Surf Breaks, Parks, Downtown Dining & Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cove-View Coastal Escape | Steps to Surf Breaks, Parks, Downtown Dining & Shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cove-View Coastal Escape | Steps to Surf Breaks, Parks, Downtown Dining & Shops located?

Located in The Mesa, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College and Santa Barbara Harbor. Shoreline Park and Leadbetter Beach are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was really great, had everything I needed for a 5 day stay. The views were amazing and listening to the surf all night long was incredible. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and sound of the ocean made the entire trip amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about Seacliff Surfrider. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Paradise Retreats. We look forward to hopefully hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Barbara Vacay

Great place and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

Excellent ocean views to watch the sun rise and set…Very clean and comfortable with everything you need for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awesome, awesome, awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

My daughter and I took a girl's trip to celebrate her high school graduation. This place was in the perfect location with the perfect view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2024
Wonderful! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time heroe and the fantastic beach location. Come see us again! Thank you, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Great views of the beach and ocean; beach access; soothing sounds of the surf; very clean accommodations; kitchen well supplied with equipment; quiet neighborhood; easy drive to downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A spacious unit that has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. Great bed and a well equipped kitchen. Especially appreciated the filtered water tap in the kitchen. It is located on the second floor so there are steps to the unit. Also there is a steep set of steps down to the beach. A reserved parking spot is convenient. Only negative is the sofa has had too many butts on the seat cushions.
Enjoyed day break.
Watched the surfers all day.
Lots of parks to enjoy the beaches.
A short walk to the harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We are regulars in Santa Barbara. My wife is a UCSB graduate. We know Santa Barbara pretty well. We have been renting a vacation home in SB that we loved, but it was recently rented for a longer term and not available, so we tried something new.We also use VRBO or directly with owners at least 9 to 10 times per year.Pros:Location: directly across from the beach.Easy walk to Shoreline Cafe, Brophy's, and State Street. Sound level: mostly quiet. After we arrived, we realized that we were very close to the community college, so the neighborhood is home to many students. Sometimes the cars in the area have their sound systems pumped up, but at night, it was fine.Cleanliness: Just OK. A couple of tables were not wiped down, which we took care of. The kitchen had bare minimum of supplies. After walking around the floor with socks, they were filthy on the bottom. We always do a basic test for cleanliness, which is to take a white cloth or paper towel that's wet and wipe around the base of the toilet area. After a couple of short wipes, it was black and full of black dirt. Screens were also filthy. As far as the neighborhood, it was on the lower end for Santa Barbara. Cons: The outside areas where the unit is located are not in good shape. Needs lots of cleaning up and painting. Also, not very clean on the grounds. The windows were filthy and hard to see the beach or ocean unless you went on the balcony. Everything felt like a lower-end motel. Will not be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this beautiful, beach-front condo with a mesmerizing ocean view, falling asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore all night. It was hard to say goodbye!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about Seacliff Surfrider! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Paradise Retreats. We hope to host you again soon!
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