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Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown

A 5-minute walk to the church. Good reviews from dear, trustworthy friends.

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The Presidio

Also a 5-minute walk to the church and reasonably priced.

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Casa Valerio

Luxury modern suites that are also close to the church.

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Social Stays

As cheap as it gets in Santa Barbara, and a twenty-minute walk to the church. Located next to the Iconic McConnell's Ice Cream, this is a luxary hostel! It was created by a woman who was a in school to be a social worker and, after working with houseless populations, quit to build housing instead. It participates in transitional housing programs, with short-term rentals helping to keep rent low for long-term residents.

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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

A cute boutique hotel is in the Funk Zone, Santa Barbara's art and wine district. Perfect for exploring the beach area and downtown. They have free bike rental, and the Milo is just a 15-minute bike ride from the Venue.

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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Luxary Bed and Breakfast that is 10 minuites walk from the church. As of this writing they still had cottages available for the night of the wedding. Two night minimum.

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Simpson House Inn

This beautiful luxury boutique hotel is right across the street from the church. Stays include gourmet breakfast, afternoon refreshments, and evening wine and hors d’oeuvres. Perfect if you've just flown in and need a day to recover! (As of this writing, they are unfortunately booked up on the evening of the wedding itself).

Shuttle

Ventura County Coastal Express

October 25, 2025 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

If you are coming from Ventura, consider taking the Coastal Express to the Santa Barbara courthouse and leaving from the library across the street, a 10-minute walk to the church. Find the coastal express schedule here: https://www.goventura.org/vctc-transit/routes-schedules/coastal-express/ (Note: The city of Ventura, a half-hour drive south and another coastal city with a lively arts and cultural scene, may provide more affordable accommodations.)

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MTD Buses

October 25, 2025 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

MTD bus lines 6 and 11 stop at the corner of State and Arrellaga, a 5-minute walk from the church. The transit center is a 20-minute walk from the church. Buses generally leave every 30 minutes, with the 6 and 11 arriving every 15 minutes at State and Arrellaga. Please consult the transit map: https://sbmtd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Web_Santa-Barbara.pdf

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Santa Barbara Train Station (SBA)

The Santa Barbara Train Station (SBA) is a 35-minute walk to the church, but only seven minutes by bike! Bike rentals are available right across the street: https://wheelfunrentals.com/ca/santa-barbara/santa-barbara-train-station/