Travel & Lodging

Train

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

This train leaves from Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles and drops you off right in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, convenient to hotels, shops, and restaurants.

Flight

Santa Barbara Airport

Flying into Santa Barbara is a great, convenient option if there's a flight that works.

Travel Note

Santa Barbara Airbus

The Santa Barbara Airbus is a good option for folks looking to get directly from LAX to Santa Barbara if you don't want to have a rental car while you're here. The ride takes a little over two hours and you're dropped off in walking distance of the Santa Barbara Zoo at the Hyatt Centric. Round trip fare is about $100.

Hotel

Hyatt Mar Monte Hotel

Practically next door to the Santa Barbara Zoo and right on the beach, this is our go-to Santa Barbara hotel. The main facilities have been recently renovated and it can be advantageous to book with Hyatt points (James Tip! The redemption rate for points is VERY favorable and booking with points may unlock otherwise unavailable rooms). This is also where the Santa Barbara Airbus picks up and drops off.

Hotel

The Waterman

Hotel

Kimpton Goodland

This hotel is *outside* Santa Barbara but a nice, affordable option if you have a car and care less about being right in the Funk Zone neighborhood. Ride-sharing services are also plentiful.

Hotel

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Right in the Funk Zone

Hotel

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara

Right in the Funk Zone

Hotel

Hotel Californian

This (very splurge-y) hotel has a terrific spa!

Hotel

Belmond El Encanto

Fancy hotel up in the Santa Barbara hills with *stunning* views.

House Or Rental

Paradise Retreats

In addition to AirBNB and VRBO, this company rents homes in the Santa Barbara area.

House Or Rental

AirBNB

Click to search AirBNB for stays from Saturday until Monday. Then filter and change dates to your heart's delight!

House Or Rental

VRBO

Click to search VRBO for stays from Saturday until Monday. Then filter and change dates to your heart's delight!