Recommended airports + hotels
Note that there are many hotels in Santa Barbara; the following are a few options. As long as you are in or near downtown Santa Barbara, it is very easy to walk or take an Uber almost anywhere around town!
Flight
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
Closest option to fly into and only 15 minutes to downtown Santa Barbara.
Flight
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX will have the most direct flight options; however, it will be around a 1.5-2hr drive to Santa Barbara.
Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Hotel
Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown
1601 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hotel
The Eagle Inn
232 Natoma Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hotel
Harbor View Inn
28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101