Travel & Lodging
All the fun will be taking place in the Santa Barbara area.
Getting to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara has its own municipal airport, SBA. It’s small and easy. For people preferring to fly into Los Angeles (LAX), the drive to Santa Barbara takes about one hour and 30 mins. If you’re familiar with LA traffic, you know that this driving time could take much longer if you’re in rush hour. The good news is that the second half of the drive goes along the Highway 1 coastline, giving you a gorgeous welcome to the wedding festivities.
Getting around Santa Barbara is fairly easy, whether you decide to bring or rent a car, or stick to Uber and Lyft.
Lodging Recommendations
Room blocks
We have discounted room blocks at two hotels. They are a 9 min drive or 40 min walk from one another. They are both located close to the beach, in the fun, walkable neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara called the “Funk Zone,” with plenty of places to eat and drink.
We suggest booking sooner rather than later, as Santa Barbara can get busy and spendy. Our room block discounts will only be valid if booked before September.
A midcentury beachside charmer!
This recently re-done hotel, owned by Hyatt, is a very decent mid-level option. Many cute rooms, full restaurant, steps from the beach.
1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 882-1234
Use this link for discounted rate - be sure to enter the dates you’d like.
A snazzy boutique hotel in town!
We adore this small, lush hotel. Beautiful balconies, pink bathrooms, great little bar and courtyard. Perfect for those who want to take a romantic weekend away.
915 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 564-4700
Use this link to book 3 nights with the discounted rate.
Other options
If you would rather stay somewhere else, there are plenty of good options in the area. Please note that all wedding guests will need to catch the shuttle at either the Mar Monte or Palihouse.
Affordable
Airbnbs are a great option. We recommend staying close to downtown Santa Barbara to easily catch the shuttles to the wedding.
A small artsy hotel within walking distance to all the Funk Zone favorites.
This newly remodeled standby is right next door to the Mar Monte, has a cute pool, and is steps from the beach.
A classic roadside motel that’s recently been remodeled. Cute and good pricing. This one is about 2 miles (10 min drive) from downtown SB.
Other Beach Motels
There are many charming, funky beach motels and small hotels around Santa Barbara. The world is your oyster! Let us know if you need help.
Luxe
A Moroccan themed hotel with well regarded restaurant, bar, and spa, steps from the beach.
Santa Barbara’s oldest hotel, tucked up on the hill but easy to get to. Beautiful casitas and stunning pool.
A chic, out-of-this-world hotel that looks and feels like Italy with all the trimmings.