Travel + Shuttle Details

Shuttle

Shuttles to the Wedding Venue

August 23, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:25 pm

The Drift Hotel - 524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (corner of Cota & State near Joe's Cafe) Harbor View Inn - 28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (on Cabrillo Blvd in front of the hotel) Shuttle pickups run from 3 PM to 3:25 PM at both hotels. Look for the Santa Barbara airbus!

Flight

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

The easiest way to get here is by flying directly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), just 15 minutes from downtown. The best direct options are short flights from Los Angeles (LAX)* and San Francisco (SFO/OAK). You can also find direct flights from Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX), and Atlanta (ATL). *LAX is the closest major international airport. If you would prefer not to fly into SBA, we have outlined convenient alternatives below to get to Santa Barbara from LAX.

Travel Note

Santa Barbara Airbus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The Santa Barbara Airbus runs 16 trips a day between Santa Barbara and LAX. Please select Santa Barbara - La Cumbre Plaza as your destination. Bookings can be made online.

Train

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route runs from downtown Los Angeles (Union Station) to Santa Barbara. It’s about a 2.5-hour journey and drops you off right on Lower State Street. As a bonus, it's one of the most beautiful train routes in the country with some stunning ocean views.

Rental Car

Driving from LA to Santa Barbara

It’s about a 90-minute to 2-hour drive, but can stretch longer with traffic. Take the US-101 North for the most direct route. If you’re feeling like taking the scenic route, take the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).

Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara (Hotel Block 1)

This block is now fully booked!

Hotel

Riviera Beach House (Hotel Block 2)

Please call 805-966-6586 and inform the front desk that you are booking a room for the Meyer wedding. Hotel rooms start in the mid 300s at this centrally located spot next to the train station on Lower State Street. Great option if you're looking for somewhere casual, a short walk from Stearns Wharf and the beaches.

Hotel

Harbor View Inn

Just steps from the beach, but still close to the action on State Street!