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Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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

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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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this apartment's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. The apartment includes amenities such as a kitchen and a balcony.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a balcony and a sofa bed
  • WiFi for a fee
  • 7 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Santa Barbara apartment is smoke free.

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

  • Bedroom
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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. 194 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolci E.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole E.

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

Great place in SB

Perfect location and great spot! Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022