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

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A room with a built-in bench by a large window, a small stool with a candle, and a view of palm trees and buildings.
A dining area with a long table, wicker chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
An open-plan living area with a kitchen, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the sky.
A coastal house with large windows, a balcony, and palm trees.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a book and binoculars, a candle, and a decorative coral piece.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom93 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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A family-friendly stay in Santa Barbara awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a balcony, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers concierge services, barbecues and childcare. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Barbara Beach holiday home include Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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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
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 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

  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shaker Mill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach?

Yep, The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach is a short 13-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Does The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

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

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach?

No, The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lookout at West Beach - Summertime in the Heart of West Beach?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and great location! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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