SANTA BARBARA VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in Santa Barbara |
| Are you looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Head straight to Santa Barbara, where the serenity of the ocean, majestic mountains and interesting vistas await your arrival. Explore a bit of history too, while the homely surroundings of a Santa Barbara vacation rental comfort you. |
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Santa Barbara Vacation Rental Information |
Santa Barbara is known for its rich Spanish heritage and unique architecture. The entire metropolitan area probably has around 200,000 people, so the city is one that allows privacy or entertainment, depending on your choice of vacation rental.
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nestled in the mountains, right on the beach or with a view. Santa Barbara vacation rentals can be apartments, chalets, condominiums, cottages, duplexes, homes, townhomes or villas. You can vacation alone or with the entire family without having to worry about sleeping space for everyone.
Vacation rentals in Santa Barbara vary from small 1-bedroom to large 4-bedroom rentals. Santa Barbara vacation rentals can accommodate from 1 to 6 beds and can sleep from 1 to more than 10 people. You do not even have to worry about sharing bathrooms, as some rentals have more than 5 baths available.
Most Santa Barbara vacation rentals provide outdoor hot tubs, indoor or outdoor swimming pools and fireplaces in the living room to keep you warm and snug. Other amenities supplied include a kitchen equipped with everything a gourmet chef needs, cable television, high-speed Internet access and private parking spaces. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Santa Barbara |
| A percentage of the rent may have to be paid in advance to book a Santa Barbara vacation rental. An additional security deposit may also have to be paid against cleaning charges. Most Santa Barbara vacation rentals allow pets, but set an upper limit of 2 pets, while also asking for a deposit against pet damages. Do not forget to ask for minimum stay requirements for any Santa Barbara vacation rental. Smoking may be allowed, but only outside the rental premises. |
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Must See in Santa Barbara |
El Presidio de Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens and the waterfront are definite must-sees when visiting Santa Barbara. And, as is true in all of California Wine Country, wine-tasting tours are always on the must-do list. |
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Sights and Attractions in Santa Barbara |
| Santa Barbara astounds you with the wealth of its parks and museums. Delve into the rich history of the city as you visit its various museums, and of course, don’t forget to visit the historic Santa Barbara Mission.
• The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
• Moreton Bay Fig Tree
• The Waterfront
• Museum of Natural History
• The Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
• The Ty Warner Sea Center
• Santa Barbara Mission
• Santa Barbara Museum of Art
• Historical Society Museum
• El Presidio de Santa Barbara
• Casa de La Guerra
• The Maritime Museum
• Wine Tours and Tasting |
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Outdoor Recreation in Santa Barbara |
| There are countless opportunities for sightseeing and recreation in and around Santa Barbara. You can indulge in surfing, sailing, diving, kayaking and swimming, while anglers are promised many opportunities for a good day's catch. Don't forget to enjoy the area's special wine tasting tours, as well.
• Beach Activities
• Water Sports
• Hiking
• Biking
• Skating and Skateboarding
• Fishing
• Adventure Sports
• Whale Watching Cruises |
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Golfing in Santa Barbara |
Santa Barbara offers numerous 9-hole and 18-hole golf facilities – be it public, semi-private and private golf facilities. Santa Barbara Golf Club is a reasonably priced, public 18-hole, par-70 facility designed by Lawrence Hughes. Available to the public, the course challenges all levels of players. In addition, the course offers a practice putting green, a driving range and power golf carts.
Glen Annie Golf Club is listed as one of 6 environmentally friendly courses in California designed by Robert Muir Graves and Damian Pascuzzo. 3 different habitats provide homes to numerous wild animals that call the golf course home. Glen Annie is a public 18-hole, par-72 facility. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Santa Barbara |
Santa Barbara is home to extravagant restaurants and fast-food restaurants, depending on your budget and time. Excellent cuisine created by internationally trained chefs using the freshest of Santa Barbara County produce makes dining in Santa Barbara a truly unforgettable regional experience. American, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian and many more cuisines are available. The dining options are not concentrated in any one particular area of Santa Barbara, but spread throughout the area. One of Santa Barbara's landmark restaurants is Brophy Bros., while Blue Collar Bistro is known for its BBQ and burgers.
Live music clubs, bars, and pubs keep the night alive and rocking. Most of the nightlife scene is concentrated in Old Town Santa Barbara, particularly on State Street. Q’s and Velvet Jones are simply fabulous for dancing to the latest hits. If live music happens to be your choice, then head straight to SoHo, which changes genres each night, from jazz, blues, and dance to funk, reggae and Eastern European traditional folk music.
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Shopping in Santa Barbara |
El Paseo and Paseo Nuevo are the two main shopping areas of Santa Barbara. La Cumbre Plaza includes two department stores and over 60 shops, restaurants and service venues. Santa Barbara is filled with original arts and craft stores, exceptional antique shops and fashion boutiques with designer clothes, and specialty gift shops.
Even the Tuesday night Farmers Market in downtown Santa Barbara is always extra special because of the street performers that create a festive atmosphere right on the streets. |
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Best Times to Visit Santa Barbara |
Santa Barbara has a mild year-round climate, with approximately 315 days of sunshine. December to March see some rain, while dry conditions and low humidity levels prevail rest of the year. You may want to avoid Santa Barbara in the months from December to March if you do not like rain. The inland and mountains areas of Santa Barbara see slightly hotter and colder temperatures. The high temperature ranges from 65° F - 75° F, while the low temperature stays around 45° F - 60° F. |
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Time Zone for Santa Barbara |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Santa Barbara |
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located about 7 miles west of Santa Barbara. There is an active shuttle and taxi services at the airport. Santa Barbara Amtrak station is located in central Santa Barbara, only a few blocks from the beaches and promenades to the south.
The city can be easily accessed off Highway 1. The public transport system in Santa Barbara is very well developed. The bus system has a special bike and ride program for bicyclists. You can pay per ride, for a 10-ride pass, or purchase a month-long pass. Auto and bicycle rentals are also readily available throughout the city.
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