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The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach

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The balcony for sunset is lovely
The Lookout sits above The Hideaway and The Cottage at West Beach. All 3 are available for rent.
The Living Room is bright and sunny
Walls of windows bring in plenty of sunshine
Seating for 4 on the custom table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach

2 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHROOM | 4 GUESTS
This new and stylish beachy Paradise Retreats loft is located in the carefree West Beach neighborhood. It’s filled with small bungalows and boutique hotels that are just steps from the beach, Stearns Wharf, State Street, Funk Zone, and the Harbor. The Brewhouse, Toma, Jeannine's Bakery, and Chad’s restaurants frequented by locals, and Amtrak station are all close by making the walkability that much better.

Walls of windows bring maximum light into this airy loft. The spacious Living Room is surrounded by an updated Kitchen and galley style Dining space. A custom breakfast bar and reading nook flank the dining table adding additional seating for larger groups. The Bedrooms are inspired by the coastal modern aesthetic connected by a spa-like Bathroom. A private outdoor deck offers additional lounge seating underneath the -palm trees.

The Lookout sits above The Cottage at West Beach and The Hideaway at West Beach each offering the similarly unique design and amenities. All 3 units of this Triplex are available through Paradise Retreats. Imagine a wonderful family reunion and rent all three!

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Walk to the Beach and Downtown!
- Option to rent all 3 Units!
- Newly Renovated and Designed

NOTE: Parking for 1 car in private garage. There is street parking with time restrictions on the weekends.

**GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)**

POLICIES:
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older.
- Quiet Hours: 9:00pm-9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- No Smoking on Property.
- Pet Policy: Call us!
- No Party Rentals or Hosted Events.
- Check-in: 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out: 10:00am or earlier.
- Manager/Homeowner Reserves the Right to Deny Reservation.
- Until Confirmed, Rates are Subject to Change.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, or check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$841, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center 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. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Great location by the beach!

Cute upstairs unit in a triplex conveniently located across the street at West Beach and surrounded by the Hotel Milo. Beds were very comfortable and unit was nicely appointed. Loved the balcony with the peek-a-boo view of the harbor.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Relaxing and wonderful location

Such a great location and beautiful place. Second stay and just as perfect as before.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Great location! Great layout of the apartment

Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Great apot

Great location, loved the decor and beds very comfortable. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place if you’re looking to walk to the beach and restaurants/bars. Very comfortable amount of space outside of the bedrooms. Parking space is in a private garage, which is something I hadn’t seen before, very convenient and safe. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Great Santa Barbara location

Overall, a wonder trip would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Beautiful place and great location

Will definitely come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

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

Great place, great location

My friends and I stayed at this property and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The place is very well designed and the location is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

The property management company was so great. The location was awesome and the place was so cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bahare F.

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

We have a lovely stay and can’t wait to go back!

Wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Fabulous location and beautiful place

This property exceeded our expectations! Walking distance to everything…beach, restaurants, pier… we had a absolutely lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great location!

Wonderful SB location, and the apartment is full of natural light, which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

June stay

Property was as advertised and in a great SB location near all the top spots, State St bars/restaurants, wharf, harbor, etc. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Nice weekend stay

Place is very nice and we enjoyed the location and walkability. Property managers were helpful and promptly answered all questions. I recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Excellent location and amenties

Location was fabulous, partial ocean view, very comfortable beds. Appreciate the information provided by management company.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Fantastic location

Everything we needed and a block from the beach. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Convenient, clean and quiet stay

Really enjoyed our time at this west beach location. Comfortable, well equipped and bright residence. We also enjoyed the convenience of the location and the garage for parking and our bikes. We’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis H.

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

Santa Barbra

Property was so clean and cute, perfect for a small family or a couple of friends. Just steps away from the beach and downtown Santa Barbra. Would highly recommend and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Excellent

We’ve stayed at The Cottage in the past. That was a great stay…this was even better. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

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

Great stay in West Beach!

We had a great stay in The Lookout. Everything was clean and as advertised. Very convenient location and it was good to have a garage to park our rental car. Hope to stay here again on our next trip to Santa Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Adorable gem by the beach

Loved our stay in west beach at the Lookout! Decor was fresh, cozy and the place was well appointed and clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Week in Santa Barbara

This is a great property in a great location. The upstairs apartment is lovely with a well stocked kitchen and great beds. We highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

We will be back!

We loved staying here! It’s in a great location, close to the beach and wharf. The space was clean and updated, beds were comfortable, and the place has everything we needed for a great stay. It’s a wonderful find!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

The Lookout is a great location

Three adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Lookout. Very clean, with a well appointed kitchen. Great location to all that Santa Barbara has to offer. Mandy was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe I.

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

Cute condo in a Great location

This place has everything you need. I’d definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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