I love Santa Barbara and I’m excited to be sharing the best Santa Barbara Airbnbs today!
Maybe you’re on a road trip from San Francisco, or maybe wine tasting is your thing—or maybe you just love to travel everywhere. Whatever your reason, Santa Barbara is a cool place to explore.
With its historic architecture, beautiful coastline, and laid-back vibes, this city is well worth a visit.
My advice? Stay in an Airbnb! Especially an Airbnb Santa Barbara edition for the best vacay! Personally, Airbnbs are the best relaxing vacation rentals when booking places to stay.
Finding a place that’s right for you can be tricky, so I’m sharing my favorite Airbnbs in Santa Barbara to give you some travel inspo!
The Best Santa Barbara Airbnbs
This private studio is bright, airy, and nicely decorated with oceanic vibes—blues and whites, you know.
This cute guest house is compact and quaint, ideal for a chill vacation by yourself or with your partner. There's space in the back garden to kick back in, but it's also within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. There are also very comfortable beds for a restful night's sleep.
All that, and Downtown Santa Barbara is just a ten-minute drive away.
Up to 2 guests // 1 bedrooms // 1 beds // 1 baths. Prices from $90 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
I love this place! It's a classic Santa Barbara—a Downtown Victorian house with all the atmosphere you'd expect to come with it.
This historic house is a chilled out place with calming colors throughout, complete with everything from panoramic coastal ocean views (from the front porch) to a rolltop bathtub!
Staying at this Santa Barbara Airbnb is a real treat—it means staying in a slice of the city's history itself.
Up to 6 guests // 2 bedrooms // 3 beds // 2 baths. Prices from $523 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
Located in West Beach, Santa Barbara, this awesome Airbnb is a classy place to be. It's super spacious and almost feels like a mansion, especially with all the classic, high-end feel decor throughout.
Renting this private California cottage means you get to enjoy a hot tub, fireplace, and full use of a well-equipped kitchen. Throw in a comfy king size bed and this place is pretty dreamy!
Up to 2 guests // 1 bedrooms // 1 beds // 1 baths. Prices from $429 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
Situated in Carpinteria—just a ten-minute drive from Downtown Santa Barbara—this spacious home is just two blocks from the beach. There are also some pretty nice local restaurants nearby.
Everything in this top Santa Barbara Airbnb is awesome, from the chill firepit to the well-appointed rooms and the industrial-chic vibes going on. I'm a fan!
Up to 6 guests // 2 bedrooms // 3 beds // 2 baths. Prices from $666 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
If you're into tiny house living, or if you (and maybe your partner) are a keen hiker, then this CUTE cabin is the perfect place to spend a few days in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Airbnb rentals aren't always as cute AND rustic as this guesthouse is, but if you're into natural wonders and you feel like a getaway in nature, how could you say no? You'll literally be surrounded by mountains!!
The per-night price is also pretty reasonable!
Up to 2 guests // 1 bedrooms // 1 beds // 1 baths. Prices from $105 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
Minimalist and modern, this stylish Airbnb in Santa Barbara boasts a hillside setting, which means a stunning view of mountains and nature.
And yes, it's perfect for sunsets!
Set in a charming part of Santa Barbara, this place has free street parking and is just a short drive to the beach, all at a great price point.
Up to 4 guests // 1 bedrooms // 1 beds // 1 baths. Prices from $134 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
This Santa Barbara Airbnb is super unique. It's set in a container, with a chic bedroom.
But the show stopper is obviously the incredible views and outdoor kitchen! Check out that sunset and pizza oven.
While it's not right in downtown, you also can't get these amazing views from a downtown spot. It's a neat place!
Up to 2 guests // 1 bedrooms // 1 beds // 1 baths. Prices from $217 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
If you want high-end, then this is the place for you. It's absolutely AMAZING.
Located just past Butterfly Beach on a ten-minute drive from central Santa Barbara, this place is a Southern California gem of a property with some awesome perks.
Think Mediterranean style architecture, Balinese inspired gardens, and even an incredible outdoor pool.
Yup, this home will be your new fav.
Sound good to you? Click the link and book this awesome Airbnb!
Up to 3 guests // 1 bedrooms // 2 beds // 1 baths. Prices from $265 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
Small but perfectly formed, this place may only have one bedroom and one bathroom, but it is BEAUTIFUL.
The garden is a compact Mediterranean style affair, with—get this—a small hot tub, a plunge pool, an outdoor fireplace, AND your very own pizza oven. Whaaat! How cool is that?
It's the perfect place for two guests to enjoy a romantic getaway after a busy day exploring Santa Barbara.
Up to 2 guests // 1 bedrooms // 1 beds // 1 baths. Prices from $181 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
From cottages to cabins and historic to modern, I’m sure you’ll agree that the selection of Santa Barbara Airbnbs is pretty amazing! Let me know where you end up staying by tagging me in your Insta stories and pics—I’m @wtfab, hi!
Heading to Santa Barbara? Be sure to explore my other Santa Barbara content here.
Santa Barbara Travel Guide
Santa Barbara Trip
Santa Barbara Sunset
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FAQs
The best time to travel to Santa Barbara is from March to May or from September to November. This will be when the city is less crowded.
Yes, Santa Barbara is definitely worth visiting! There are so many fun activities to explore from going to the beaches, hiking, biking, wine tasting, and eating delicious foods.
It is recommended to spend at least 2 to 3 days in Santa Barbara to really explore what this beach town has to offer.
Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.