Waterfront vacation rentals in Santa Barbara
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Top-rated waterfront rentals in Santa Barbara
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Oxnard
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsSea View, Boards, Bikes, W/d
Jan 10 – 17
Apartment in Oxnard
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviewsRolling Beach Dunes Cozy Studio
Aug 22 – 29
Apartment in Carpinteria
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsSandyland Boathouse at the Beach
Apr 6 – 13
Apartment in Carpinteria
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviewsWake up steps from the Sand @ Mermaids Grotto
Sep 4 – 11
Apartment in Oxnard
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsBungalow by the Sea
May 10 – 17
Apartment in Carpinteria
Carpinteria "Beachfront" condo
Apr 14 – 21
Apartment in Carpinteria
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviewsCharming Beachside Flat
Apr 27 – May 4
Apartment in Oxnard
4.37 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsOne Bedroom Ocean Front Home
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Oxnard
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsCool Cali Vibe - Barefoot Stepping Distance 2 Sand
Nov 22 – 29
Home in Oxnard
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviewsOcean Views at the Hollywood Beach Escape
May 8 – 15
Home in Malibu
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviewsShabby Chic Malibu On the Water- Sun Deck and Lounge
Dec 26 – Jan 2
Home in Santa Barbara
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsShoreline Escape
Dec 20 – 27
Home in Santa Barbara
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsMesa Beach House, short walk to beach, EV charger
Nov 21 – 28
Home in Summerland
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviewsAmazing Ocean Views 2 Decks Beach Closeby Hot Tub
Jan 16 – 23
Home in Santa Barbara
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsShoreline Getaway
Sep 30 – Oct 7
Home in Ventura
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsSandy Cove House on Faria beach
Jan 22 – 29
Waterfront condo rentals
Condo in Santa Barbara
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsBlocks to the Beach Downtown Funk Zone
Nov 20 – 27
Condo in Carpinteria
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsBeachside Getaway-Oceanfront Escape in Carpinteria
Jan 9 – 16
Condo in Carpinteria
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 77 reviewsBeach pool condo steps to water
Nov 30 – Dec 7
Condo in Carpinteria
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviewsCottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool
Oct 26 – Nov 2
Condo in Carpinteria
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviewsCarpinteria Beach front condo w/ FULL OCEAN VIEW
Nov 23 – 30
Condo in Port Hueneme
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviewsPort Hueneme 2 Bd, 2BA w/ Ocean View Beach Living
Feb 16 – 23
Condo in Port Hueneme
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsSurfside Waterfront Getaway
Sep 2 – 9
Condo in Westlake Village
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsAmazing Lake Views - walk to restaurants/wine bar!
Jan 8 – 15
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Santa Barbara
Total rentals
70 properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
60 properties have a dedicated workspace
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
50 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
1.8K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$80 before taxes and fees
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