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Travel for Kids has lots of fun things to do with kids in and around Santa Barbara, whether it's whale watching, biking in the sunshine, visiting Santa Barbara Sea Center, boogie boarding and building sand castles at the beach, but you'll need a fun place to stay.

Here's Travel for Kids list of best family vacation rentals in and around Santa Barbara, all styles and price ranges, and close to the beach.

A house or condo rental has lots of advantages for families – a full kitchen and refrigerator, so you don't need to eat all your meals in restaurants, room to spread out all your stuff, beach towels, boogie boards, washer and dryer, and more. Rental policies can change, however, so be sure to check at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
Tip: Gelson's, Whole Foods and Vons supermarkets in Santa Barbara and Carptinteria have takeout fresh prepared meals, salads, soups, sushi, and pizza - perfect for dinner at when you don't feel like eating in a restaurant.
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    Santa Barbara
green bullet Juniper Cottage – Three bedroom home, king beds in two bedrooms, two twin beds in third bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; highchair, travel crib; enclosed backyard, patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque; washer and dryer; air conditioning; beach chairs, towels and umbrellas, toys; garage parking; two blocks to the beach.
green bullet Tropical Beach Paradise – Three bedroom home, king bed in two bedrooms, queen bed in third bedroom, queen sofa bed in living area (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; portable crib highchair; air conditioning; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque and outdoor kitchen, fire pit, jacuzzi; beach, chairs, umbrella, towels, boogie boards, bikes to borrow; walk to Shoreline Park with playground and to the beach.
green bullet Casa Azzurra – Three bedroom home, queen beds in two bedrooms, king bed in third bedroom (sleep 6); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; highchair, portable crib, children's dinnerware, books and games; air conditioning; patio with outdoor dining; garage car parking; market, restaurants close by; house is located two blocks from the beach.
green bullet Little Palm Cottage – Three bedroom home, king bed in first bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom, two twin beds in third bedroom(sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area; air conditioning; washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque; convenient to Mesa Center with supermarket, bakeries, cafes, restaurants; house is across from Shoreline Park and beach.
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West Beach Village 5 & 6 – Four bedroom home, two bedrooms downstairs with king beds, two bedrooms upstairs with king beds (sleep 8), four baths; two kitchens with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining areas; two portable cribs and highchairs, children's dishes and utensils; washer and dryer; air conditioning; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeques; garage parking; walk to beach, close to restaurants and cafes.

green bullet 100 Steps to Shoreline Park – Three bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom, twin sofa bed in third bedroom (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque; beach chairs and towels, bikes to borrow; convenient to Mesa Center supermarket, restaurants; minutes away from Shoreline Park with grass and children's playground, steps to the beach.
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green bullet Modern Beach House – Four bedroom home, king bed in three bedrooms, queen bed in fourth bedroom (sleep 10); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; portable crib, highchair, children's dinnerware; washer and dryer; air conditioning; patio with outdoor dining; gas barbeque, fire pit, jacuzzi; Shoreline Park with children's playground is across the street, steps to the beach.
green bullet Best Santa Barbara Location – Two bedroom apartment, king bed in one bedroom, two twin beds in second bedroom, sofa bed in living area (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area (dining table seats 10); washer and dryer; portable crib; one block from the beach, close to restaurants.
green bullet Casa Costera – Two bedroom home, king beds in bedrooms, queen sofa bed and twin rollaway bed in media room (sleep 7); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; high chair; washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining, barbeque, fire pit; air conditioning; house is across from Shoreline Park and the beach.
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green bullet Beach Haven – Five bedroom home, king bed in two bedrooms, two bedrooms have queen beds, one bedroom with two double beds (sleep 9); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; air conditioning; washer and dryer; grass and outdoor dining; gas barbeque; in garage, air hockey and wagon for beach towels and chairs; playground across the street, walk to the beach.
green bullet Walk to the Beach – Three bedroom home, king bed in two bedrooms, quen bed in third bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; portable crib, toys, children's dinnerware; air conditioning; patio with charcoal barbeque, enclosed yard; two blocks from the beach.
green bullet Large Beach House – Four bedrooms, king bed in two bedrooms, queen bed in two bedroom, sofa bed in living (sleep 8); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; highchair, portable crib; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque, jacuzzi; kids bikes to borrow; washer and dryer; beach towels and chairs, boogie boards; short walk to the beach.
green bullet Steps to Sand – Two bedroom home, queen beds in bedroom, queen sofa bed in living area (sleep 5); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave; portable crib, highchair; washer and dryer; patio and grass backyard, barbeque; market and cafes close by; beach chairs and towels, toys; walk to the beach.
green bullet Luxury West Beach Getaway – Two bedroom townhouse, king bed in one bedroom, twin bed in second bedroom, sofa bed in living area (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; portable crib, children's dinnerware; air conditioning; washer and dryer; parking; restaurants, cafes close by; walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf.
    Carpinteria
  Tip: Carpinteria, a short distance from central Santa Barbara, is a beachtown with miles of sandy beach, relaxed downtown with restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ice cream.
  "Carpinteria has been my family’s go to beach destination for decades. Love the small town vibe and excellent swimming beach."
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Seahorse Retreat Beachfront – Six bedroom beachfront home (two connected units), king bed in two bedrooms; four bedrooms have two twin beds (sleep 12); four baths; two fully equipped kitchens with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining areas; washer and dryers; portable crib, highchair, children's books, board games; deck with two outdoor dining tables (each table seats 6); boogie boards; convenient to downtown; walk out onto the beach.

green bullet Cozy Beach Cottage – Three bedroom home, queen bed in one bedroom, second bedroom has double bed and two twin beds, den with twin futon (sleep 4); one bath, two half baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; enclosed yard, outdoor play area; gas barbeque; restaurant close by; beach towels; walk to the beach.
green bullet Cottage Retreat by the Sea – Two bedroom home, bedroom has queen bed, second bedroom bunk beds with double bed and twin bed (sleep 5); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining, charcoal barbeque; bikes to borrow; beach chairs, towels, toys, boogie boards, cooler; walk to the beach.
green bullet Mermaid's Grotto – Two bedroom condo, queen bed in one bedroom, two double beds in second bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area (dining table seats 6); air conditioning; washer and dryer; common area has picnic tables and gas barbeque; boogie boards, beach toys, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and towels; condo is located right on the beach.
green bullet Right on the Beach – Four bedroom home, queen bed in two bedrooms, third bedroom has four twin beds (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area; portable crib, highchair, baby gate, children's dinnerware, toys and books; washer and dryer; deck with picnic table, gas barbeque; walk out onto the beach.
green bullet Stay at the Beach – Two bedroom condo, each bedroom has a queen bed (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area; deck with outdoor dining, gas barbeque; washer and dryer; swimming pool, jacuzzi in the complex; beach is across the street.
green bullet Beautiful Family Townhome – Three bedroom townhouse, queen bed in two bedrooms, two twin beds in third bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; charcoal barbeque; jacuzzi; fenced front yard; beach chairs, sand toys; walking distance to downtown and beach.
green bullet Carpinteria Shores – Two bedroom condo, king bed in bedroom, two twin beds in second bedroom, sofa bed in living area (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area; washer and dryer; common area picnic tables and gas barbeques; boogie boards; walk to cafes, markets, restaurants; condo is located at the beach.
green bullet Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House – Three bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, second bedroom has four twin beds, queen bed in third bedroom (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats 8); washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque; close to downtown, two blocks to beach.
green bullet Chic 2 Bedroom Condo – Two bedroom condo, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; portable crib, children's dinnerware, toys; outdoor tables, gas barbeque and swimming pool in the complex; walk across the street to the beach.
green bullet Dolphin's Cove – Three bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom, twin bunk beds in third bedroom (sleep 6); two bathrooms; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area; washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque, shuffle board; walk across to the beach.
green bullet The Carpinteria Way – Three bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom, third bedroom has two twin beds (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; highchair, portable crib, children's dinnerware, toys and books; washer and dryer; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque, fire pit; fenced yard with Cornhole and Yard Yahzee games; beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys; beach is one block away.
green bullet Beautiful Carpinteria Home – Five bedroom home, king bed and twin bed, queen bed, double futon, twin bed, three twin bunk beds (sleep 10); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats 10); washer and dryer; highchair, children's games; patio and backyard; convenient to downtown and beaches.
green bullet Relaxed Bungalow – Three bedrooms, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom, double bed in third bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; fenced yard, barbeque; beach chairs and towels; walking distance to restaurants and markets.
green bullet 4 Homes to the Beach – Three bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed in two bedrooms, double sofa bed and queen bed in living area (sleep 8); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining; backard patio gas barbeque, fire pit; walk to the beach.
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