Hotel
We have a block at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for $399 per night (+ $30 resort fee and tax). To book, please select 'View' for the link to the block. (NOTE: we're working with the Hilton to enable booking of rooms beyond Friday & Saturday nights for those that want to arrive early / stay longer. Let Marg or Mark know if you're planning on doing the block but interested in extra days; we'll let you know as soon as it's fixed!)
Hotel
This Zola link (click 'View' below) offers pre-negotiated discounts to other hotels. (Note, double check Kayak or your favorite travel site to make sure you're getting the best deal). A few options to consider are: - Budget friendly: Motel 6 Santa Barbara (5 minute walk from the Hilton), Best Western Plus Santa Barbara - Boutique: Inn by the Harbour, Lavender Inn, Brisas Del Mar, Upham Hotel - Luxury: Hotel Californian, Kimpton Canary
House Or Rental
There are many great Airbnb options in the area as well!
Flight
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is the most convenient for the event and only a 10-minute drive/Uber from downtown Santa Barbara. However, it's a smaller airport and may require a layover if you aren't coming from the west coast.
Flight
If you're interested in a lovely drive up the 101 (or flying into Los Angeles is easier), Santa Barbara is roughly a two hour drive from LAX. You would need to rent a car, but you'll get incredible views of the Pacific Ocean as well as the California coastal landscape. If you don't want to rent a car, there are options to take a bus/or train from LA that stop in downtown Santa Barbara.