Luxury Beach Studio — 2 blocks to the Beach and Funk Zone

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window providing a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a gas stove. There is a black countertop and white cabinets.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, black cabinets, and white countertops.
A modern kitchen with white subway tiles, stainless steel appliances, and black cabinets with gold handles.
A kitchen with three glass shelves holding wine glasses and bottles, and black cabinets with gold handles.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 1)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this apartment is in the mountains and on the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Broad Street Oyster Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Beach Studio — 2 blocks to the Beach and Funk Zone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Beach Studio — 2 blocks to the Beach and Funk Zone?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Beach Studio — 2 blocks to the Beach and Funk Zone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Beach Studio — 2 blocks to the Beach and Funk Zone?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Beach Studio — 2 blocks to the Beach and Funk Zone located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Harbor. West Beach and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location two blocks from the beach and harbor.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Stay

The location is nice and the check in was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great little space near the beach, close to downtown and the funk zone, I’ll try to rebook on my next work trip to town!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely charming and wonderful place to stay! Centrally located in one of the best parts of Santa Barbara, close to everything. Ally was incredible! And the housekeeping staffpresnt and available. I would recommend this for anybody! The beautiful patio, sunlight in the morning. And kind and thoughtful tenants. 5 stars indeed!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and great location

West Beach is where you want to be. Literally close to the best that Santa Barbara has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay

A nice stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

What an excellent location. Enjoyed my morning walks to coffee at the marina. And easy walks to downtown and the Funk Zone.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Near the Beach

Wonderful location. Comfortable accommodations. Professional staff. Nice amenities.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

This was such a great find! The place was beautiful with everything you could need! The location couldn't be beat... walked from the train station, down to the beach every morning, and up to shopping in the afternoon. Loved my time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

Loved this very beautiful property. Was immaculate and had every single thing you would need. Very ideal location. Easy to get to beach as well as downtown. Biggest downside is that it is for only one person. Really enjoyed the space
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advertised

Description of property was accurate. Communication with owner was timely.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A small gem

Lives up to its billing. A very pleasant experience!! Well located and quiet. The parking is a bit challenging at times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pat

It was pleasant
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First sb trip

Awesome studio apartment perfect for exploring Santa Barbara. Location couldn’t beat as walking distance to funkzone and the water! All amenities brand new and balcony was superb, loved the natural sunlight and super fast WiFi great for working! Water pressure in shower to die for -Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking out time to post it online. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Studio Close to the Beach

This place was super cute, modern, and clean in a great location. It had everything I needed to stay comfortably. The only feedback I’d offer is that the complex this apartment is in is very confusing, with multiple entrance gates and no signage. It would help to send a map along with the entry instructions. Other than that, it was a great place for one person to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Met My Needs

This property was beautiful. Updated, clean, modern and fresh. The area was safe and the building was secure. The location was perfect as it is walking distance from the beach and oceanfront restaurants as well as the State Street shopping and restaurant district. I wish that a couple were allowed to stay rather than just one person for the future. While it is small, it would be fine for two people who like each other :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location!

I enjoyed my stay in the property. The location is great. It's a short walk to the beach or a nearby grocery store. State Street shops and restaurants are also only a short walk away. Walking along the boardwalk by the ocean was one of my favorite things to do. Place is very modernized and clean. The patio is amazing and spacious. I enjoyed the seating and grill there. There were a few warm days in which I set up some fans to keep it cool in the afternoons. Only challenge I had was the gas oven and keeping it lit. Not sure if it was me, or a mechanical issue.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking out time to post it online. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Santa Barbara Apartment

This property was more than I could have imagined! The unit was adorably appointed with friendly touches like a bottle of champagne in the fridge and a well stocked Nepresso machine. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen table doubled as a work station during my stay. The bathroom has a rain shower, which was a luxury. The unit is small, so the balcony was an added bonus with a chaise lounge, a small table and 2 chairs where I enjoyed my morning coffee. Just a few blocks to the beach and great restaurants, I highly recommend this unit! You do have to walk up 2 flights of stairs, so be prepared if you have heavy suitcases. I highly recommend this charming oasis in Santa Barbara!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking out time to post it online. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment, great location

The apartment is has all the appointments that you could want. All new appliances, renovated sleek kitchen, gas stovetop, and all the good stuff. Three blocks from waterfront, walkable to funk zone and downtown (or a 5 minute drive if you prefer). The hosts were very responsive and accommodating to my requests and provided great recommendations for dining, etc. The photos on the website don't show it, but the apartment has a large balcony with lounge chair, couple of other chairs/table and a grill. Great to sit out and enjoy the wonderful Santa Barbara weather while gazing out on the tree lined streets of a quite, beautiful neighborhood. Really enjoyed my stay in SB, thanks in no small part to this beautiful apartment. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking out time to post it online. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful little studio for one person

I can for a week to work remotely. I should have looked carefully at the photos before I booked because there is no table nor any chairs. There is a kitchen island with one bar stool as the only seating (other than a sofa). It was miserable on my back to work from a bar stool for a week. This is not a flaw with the apartment, just warning you if you’re planning to work remotely. I had to use the bar stool as my coffee table, since there isn’t one, yet there is a fairly large faux plant where a small coffee table should be. The kitchen is nice, but missing basics. It’s good for simple meals or reheating, but not for cooking a frozen pizza (no cookie sheet) or for anything that requires a measurement (no measuring cups). The bathroom is very clean, but astonishingly tiny—only one person at a time would fit. Overall, it’s a very beautiful, new and modern space that’s close to downtown and very quiet. It would be cramped for more than one person for more than a night or two, and probably best for shorter stays rather than a week or more. The deck and large windows are lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
We very much appreciate our guests taking the time to provide responses as this is one of the best ways to maintain our property in its best condition. First and foremost, this Studio is advertised with a maximum occupancy for one. We have made exceptions, at guest requests, but we prefer only one due to wear and tear on the property. Regarding cooking, we have added a cookie sheet and measuring cups, otherwise we have everything else that is needed; pots, pans, utensils, stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge etc.... Also, we have other Getaways at this same location with dual shower heads in case you want to have two in the shower, or jacuzzi tubs, which this Getaway was not designed for. Please let us know in your inquiry if you are interested in these features. Finally, one of the seats at the kitchen island broke and it has since been replaced. Overall, we just stayed at a room at the SB Inn at $1,100/night with no kitchen. Our studio is by far a less expensive, yet high quality offering, in an A++ location. We are unmatched in quality, location and price.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern rental in great neighborhood

I really enjoyed staying at this rental. The interior is upgraded with all modern appliances and decor. The location is in a great neighborhood that is within walking distance of the beach, Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone and Lower State Street. it's also very close to the giant fig tree and train station. Parking was easy to find on the street and even with the 90-minute parking limits between 10 am and 5 pm on weekends, I had no issue finding a spot when I had to move my vehicle. The kitchen is awesome. Everything was clean and modern. I especially enjoyed having power and USB ports on the island. The bed was comfortable but the couch was a little bit firm for my liking. Plus, you can't really see the TV while sitting on it - the location of the couch and TV did not make much sense, but who really sits around and watched TV while on vacation? Not a big deal to me. The bathroom, while small, worked well. The shower was nice and had great water pressure. I would prefer more counter space to place a toiletry bag but that's just a personal preference. The patio was great. The furniture was comfortable and you have a view of the mountains when the marine layer is out to sea. My only complaint would be that I think there needs to be a ceiling fan or a box fan available in the unit. It got pretty warm in there at night, simply because there isn't really a way to circulate the air into the unit. It was cool if you are right by the window or sliding glass door, but fairly warm in the bed. Overall, I enjoyed this rental unit and would absolutely stay there again. In fact, I am recommending my parents look into a larger unit in the same building when they go to Santa Barbara to visit my sister.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking out time to post it online. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The studio was just the right size for me and the location was perfect! It was very easy to get around the area. Ally was quick to respond to me whether it was to book the studio or to answer my questions. I will definitely consider staying here the next time I'm in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I stay here regularly for work travel

Super clean and reliable. I like staying here for running on the beach in the early mornings and the wifi is consistent for work needs at night and in the morning. Super quiet street and I rarely hear other people in other suites.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CLEAN, COZY and CONVENIENT LOCATION

Was perfect for my brief stay in Santa Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Couldn’t have wanted more… it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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