Flight
SBA has direct flights from ORD, DEN, DFW, LAS, PHX, SFO, OAK, and LAX so we recommend guests from the east coast connect through one of those. Southwest does fly to SBA and is not listed on search engines.
Rental Car
Santa Barbara is 95 miles north of LAX. It can be a nice coastal drive, but be mindful of travel times.. LA traffic is the worst.
Hotel
This historic hotel was built by Charlie Chaplin and friends in the 1920s as an escape from Hollywood. Our discounted room block rates vary from $365/night + taxes and fees. There is a great restaurant, bar, pool, walkable to all the shops and restaurants in downtown Montecito. This will be a quieter atmosphere. 0.75 mile walk to the beach or the hotel has bikes you can use. It is 2.5 miles to the Santa Barbara Zoo. Make reservations online at the link below. Use our discount code, JWW, or call 800-843-2017 and reference the Jacobson and Wilson Wedding.
Discount Code - JWW
Hotel
This hotel is the closest to our venue! It's 0.3 miles to the zoo and walkable. It's also a nice 1-mile walk to Stearn's Wharf or the Funk Zone. Our discounted room block rate is $409/night + taxes and fees. There is a heated pool and two on-site restaurants. It's very family-friendly and right across the street from the beach. Direct link to book with our discount: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SBARS/G-JPWE They are honoring discounted rate for 4/18 - 4/26 if you would like to extend your trip. There is a 2-night minimum for the discounted rate. If there are any questions, feel free to contact their event coordinator, Merissa Souza, at 805-879-1320 or merissa.souza@marmontehotel.com. These rates expire March 21 although the hotel could sell out before then.
Discount Code - G-JPWE
Hotel
This hotel is in the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's lively area filled with restaurants and tasting rooms. It's 1.5 blocks from Stearn's Wharf (the beach). As of 9/10/22, room rates were $300-350/night for April 22 weekend, but they frequently have deals if you stay 3+ nights. This is 1.7 miles from the Santa Barbara Zoo.
Hotel
This hotel is a beautiful oceanfront property in Montecito. There are 2 pools and a spa as well as a ritzy oceanfront restaurant, a plush bar and a farm-to-table eatery. Upgraded rooms offer direct beach access. Definitely a splurge option as rooms start at $2,495 with a 2-night minimum. The views and restaurants are amazing - highly recommend visiting even if you aren't a guest!
Hotel
This relaxed beach motel is one block from East Beach and right near the Mar Monte Hyatt but has no 2-night minimum. It is an 8-minute walk to the Santa Barbara Zoo and 1 mile to Stearns Wharf. There's an outdoor pool, and parking is free. As of Jan 11, 2023, rooms for April 22 started at $315/night.