Waterfront vacation rentals in Santa Barbara
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Top-rated waterfront rentals in Santa Barbara
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Malibu
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviewsSA Beach Suite #3 by Stay Awhile Villas
Apartment in Topanga
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviewsNEW! Topanga Studio w/ Hot Tub, Creek + Mtn Views!
Apartment in Oxnard
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviewsBungalow by the Sea
Apartment in Carpinteria
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviewsNeptune's Retreat At The Beach
Apartment in Oxnard
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviewsRolling Beach Dunes Cozy Studio
Apartment in Carpinteria
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsWake up steps from the Sand @ Mermaids Grotto
Apartment in Malibu
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsRIGHT on the OCEAN, Mtn &City View, NO HWY noise
Apartment in Topanga
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsTopanga Cabin with Creek access
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Oxnard
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsJamestown Ln/Channel Islands Waterfront 3 BR/2 BA
Home in Oxnard
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviewsHollywood Beach luxury home steps from the sand
Home in Ventura
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 457 reviewsBoatel California Stay on a Boat in Ventura Harbor
Home in Oxnard
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviewsBeach Living Bliss with a Water View of the Harbor
Home in Malibu
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsModern Malibu home with Ocean View
Home in Oxnard
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsCool Cali Vibe - Barefoot Stepping Distance 2 Sand
Home in Oxnard
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviewsOcean Views at the Hollywood Beach Escape
Home in Malibu
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviewsShabby Chic Malibu On the Water- Sun Deck and Lounge
Waterfront condo rentals
Condo in Malibu
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 303 reviewsBeachfront Townhouse with Stunning Ocean Views
Condo in Malibu
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviewsModern Malibu Road Oceanfront Beach House with AC
Condo in Malibu
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviewsMalibu beachfront condo w pool, 2 bedroom 1 bath
Condo in Malibu
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews60 Feet Stunning OceanFront 1 Bedroom Malibu Condo
Condo in Malibu
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviewsMalibu Five - No. 5 - Beachfront Suite w/ Parking
Condo in Carpinteria
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviewsCarpinteria Beach front condo w/ FULL OCEAN VIEW
Condo in Santa Barbara
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsBlocks to the Beach Downtown Funk Zone
Condo in Carpinteria
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviewsBeach pool condo steps to water
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Santa Barbara
Total rentals
70 properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
60 properties have a dedicated workspace
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
50 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
1.8K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$80 before taxes and fees
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