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Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach

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A house with a red exterior, surrounded by greenery, under a night sky with a visible moon.
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A coffee maker on a kitchen counter with a window view.
A sandy beach with waves, a clear sky, and a distant sailboat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. .This apartment is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Institution Ale Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Elsie's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

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 transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 225 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place and can't wait to come back. They have everything you need for a great stay. Location is perfect. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. We had everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near everything. Very safe and walkable.Very well equipped with many amenities. Enjoyed my stay immensely.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and cozy and close to the beach and to downtown Santa Barbara. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a spacious, comfortable, and relaxing place to stay, close to the beach and the Funk Zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I did not stay at the vbro, but my sister and nephew did and she said it was a great place, centrally located, with all the amenities needed. She also said the reserved parking was super convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maud W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, near downtown and beach. Very spacious studio. Hosts responded promptly to queries.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well appointed. We did not meet the hosts but they were responsive to messages.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colton C.

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

Awesome place

Hosts were great, location was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Loved my visit to SB

Absolutely wonderful hosts in an ideal location. really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home in a great location. The kind of place one wants to keep to oneself for future visits.....Note: please ignore any reference to 'Winery Experiences' - the studio has nothing to do with a winery; this is a glitch on the VRBO site
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

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

Amazing location

Beautiful place to stay that is in the best location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious and great for multiple nights
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kori B.

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

Great spot

We loved our stay here. Everything we needed and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelica S.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great Stay

Great location and a nice place for the three of us. We’ll definitely come back the next time we are in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LUCY W.

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

Santa Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Enjoyed our stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes A.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

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

Very nice place to stay in Santa Barbara

Everything perfect, studio very comfortable, very nice situation, beach, Stearns wharf and main street @ walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

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

Best location!

My daughters and I had the best trip! The location can’t be beat and the amenities are amazing. Hoping to make this an annual trip and can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place to stay. So convenient to beach and FunkZone of SB. Wrap-around deck is like having another big room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024