Travel & Accommodations

Flight

Santa Barbara Airport

Fly into SBA, take an Uber or rent a car, and you can be at your hotel in 20 minutes or less!

Flight

Los Angeles Internation Airport (LAX)

If you fly into LAX, you can either rent a car, or take the Santa Barbara Airbus. It takes around 2.5-3 hours to get from LAX to Santa Barbara.

Travel Note

Santa Barbara Airbus

If you fly into LAX, the Santa Barbara Airbus offers a very comfortable commute to Carpinteria, or Santa Barbara. They will pick you up at your gate at LAX, and drop you off in a centrally located area. They provide transportation back to LAX as well. The ride is about 3 hours.

Train

Amtrak

There is an Amtrak station in both Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Great coastal views on the ride from Northern California or Southern California. Highly recommended!

Hotel

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

This hotel is just a walk from the beach and downtown Carpinteria, which has plenty a restaurants, grocery stores, and more. Our wedding venue is less than a 10 minute drive from this hotel. When booking, mention the Thomas-Monaco wedding.

House Or Rental

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara

The Hotel Indigo, in downtown Santa Barbara, is for those looking for a more cultural experience. Located just a block from the beach and near the legendary Funk Zone (wine tasting!) you'll find a hospitable and convenient home away from home. Pet friendly guest rooms offer private garden patios, and all rooms are designed with euro-style wet bathrooms. Visit the outdoor lounges for sunny, soothing places to relax. And remember to explore the Art Library and MCASB Satellite museum, which features edgy, thought-provoking art exhibitions. Our wedding venue is a 20 minute drive from this hotel.

House Or Rental

Hotel Californian

For those looking for a more upscale experience - Beautiful newly remodeled hotel in downtown Santa Barbara. Featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and modern Moorish themed interior décor, the Hotel Californian is the new center of the Santa Barbara waterfront. Incorporating the façade of the original 1925 Hotel Californian, this 121 room seaside destination features a rooftop pool and event deck providing panoramic views of the coastline and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Located steps from the beach, one block from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station and adjacent to Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone, the Hotel Californian includes a luxurious Turkish-inspired spa, fashion boutique and fresh and distinctive dining options. Our wedding venue is a 20 minute drive from this hotel.

House Or Rental

Airbnb

Always a great, affordable option. There is plenty to choose from along the Santa Barbara coastline, and up into the mountains.

Rental Car

Uber

A great way to get around in Santa Barbara!

Rental Car

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from SBA, LAX, or The Santa Barbara Amtrak Station!