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Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach

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Exterior
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Interior
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This apartment is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach

West Beach is the best part of Santa Barbara! This large, well-equipped studio has a queen bed and a queen sleeper sofa. Bathroom has a shower. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a small, bistro table and a large dining table and chairs in the main room. There are wood floors and a high, open-beam ceiling. The large, wraparound tile patio has comfortable outdoor furniture and great views. Beach chairs and boogie boards for playing in the sun are included. There is on site parking . Close to Amtrak and Greyhound stations and Moxi, the children’s museum. Bird life abounds in nearby Mission Creek. Resupply at Santa Cruz market, 3 blocks away and the local Farmers' Markets. Numerous restaurants, wine tastings and Downtown are within easy walking distance, or take the shuttle, 1 block away.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We are upstairs so there is a balustrade…

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Second Story Studio 1 1/2 Blocks to Beach Apartment
Second Story Studio 1 1/2 Blocks to Beach Santa Barbara

Reviews

Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing studio on the second floor with a wrap-around deck, close to the beach, and surrounded by bars, wine tasting rooms and restaurants. Very responsive and thoughtful host. The apartment is fully equipped, and has beach chairs, towels, boogie board and even hats for your enjoyment. One thing to be aware is there is no AC (as per listing), so the place got a bit warm as the weather was unusually hot for this area. This did not bother us, and we really enjoyed our stay. Big THANK YOU to the host! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Lakewood, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! If you want to be in the heart of everything and not break the bank, this is the perfect spot. Originally we were concerned with no a/c but once all the windows are open, there’s a great cross breeze. It’s a homey place and it has a fantastic outdoor space. Off street parking was a great perk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July bliss

Overall great stay! Porch was lovely, and all provided beach accessories a plus. Walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie W.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good trip

Great property, balcony is fantastic, I would like to see seating and tables on the balcony cleaner. Probably difficult to maintain with the proximity to the ocean air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in a great spot

Having the parking spot at all times is key. The location of this place is key. The TV is older, radio works and there is a VHS/DVD player only so bring some entertainment for when you are there (tablets, portable bluetooth speaker etc). It’s very cozy. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and will book it again when we go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micayla T.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this place!

My boyfriend and I had the best week stay at this place! The private balcony/deck was an amazing bonus and allowed us to enjoy the perfect weather. Everything about the place exceeded our expectations. One thing worth noting is that you are very close to the train station which can be loud throughout the day, but still well worth it! We plan on coming to stay again as soon as possible :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

So Close to Everything

We were a group of 4 adults in town for a wedding at the Hotel Californian and this was maybe a 4 minute walk away. It was the perfect location to be close to everything while also having privacy. The balcony/porch was amazing!!! And the hosts have thought of everything. Every little detail was taken care of and it made our stay so fun and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Outdoor Space

This property is so close to the Santa Barbara fun spots—its outdoor area is perfect for morning coffee, afternoon games and evening wine.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Large space, comfortable bed, nice wrap around deck. Off street parking was very useful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended Work Trip

Having been longtime prior residents of this neighborhood we knew the location cannot be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolci E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is everything

We stayed here with 2 couples. The pull out was perfectly comfortable for the two nights we stayed. The balcony was amazing and the location is just incredible. Would definitely plan on staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Perfect location, place was just as described the neighbor couldn’t have been nicer. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUCY W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Barbara

Great location, walkable to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

SB Excellence

The studio is
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., Diamond Bar, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Weekend

What a great location. We walked to dinner and multiples tasting rooms. The bed was big and comfortable. The patio was spacious and a get place to hang out. We had an amazing anniversary weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

We’ve stayed here several times and are always delighted to come back. The rental is clean, comfortable, spacious, and close to beach and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Very Comfortable every thing you need, great location would recommend to my friends and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a great stay truly enjoyed the proximity to great restaurants and funk zone. Great gem fairly priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and great for multiple nights
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, just right

Just what we needed. Great location for good food, walking, beach etc. Also easy to hop on the road to get to LA, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josiah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024