Book a holiday rental for your Santa Barbara County getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Santa Barbara County with a stay in a holiday home rental. This city has something for everyone. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Sightseeing in and around Santa Barbara County
Are you hoping to find attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Santa Barbara County a fun place to get away to. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Santa Barbara Zoo (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club (7.7 mi / 12.4 km)
- Sandpiper Golf Club (12 mi / 19.3 km)
- Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa (25 mi / 40.2 km)
- Sunstone Vineyards & Winery (25.8 mi / 41.4 km)
- Libbey Bowl (25.9 mi / 41.6 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Santa Barbara County
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Santa Barbara County is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- West Beach (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Leadbetter Beach (1.4 mi / 2.2 km)
- East Beach (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Lotusland (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Arroyo Burro Beach (2.9 mi / 4.6 km)
- Butterfly Beach (3.1 mi / 5 km)
Travelling to and around Santa Barbara County
Fly into Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), the closest airport, located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 25 mi (40.3 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Santa Barbara Station, Goleta Station and UC Santa Barbara Station are the main stations in the city.