See the ‘Travel’ tab for our list of recommended hotels. The Upham Hotel is the only location where we have secured a room block for guests. While Santa Barbara offers a wide variety of hotels and rental properties, they tend to book quickly in the spring, so we recommend reserving your stay a few months in advance for the best availability.
Generally, no! Santa Barbara is a picturesque, walkable city where you can easily enjoy local restaurants, wineries, the beach, and more on foot. However, if you’re planning to explore more of the California coast or extend your travels, renting a car will make getting around much easier.
Yes! There is free parking at the church, as well as free overnight parking at our reception venue if you plan to drive. We encourage guests to leave their cars in the lot so you can fully relax and enjoy the celebration!