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September 10, 2021
Santa Barbara, CA

Sarah & Jeffrey

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Traveling to SB

We are so excited for everyone traveling from near and far to get to experience our hometown of Santa Barbara and everything it has to offer! The fall is a very busy season for SB, so we highly recommend that you book your stay (whether that's AirBnB or a hotel) fairly early, and not wait until the last minute. Below are some of our favorite recommendations! Please note that if you are interested in booking at Hotel Californian, The El Encanto, The Bacara, Rosewood Miramar Beach, or San Ysidro Ranch, please reach out to our good friend & travel agent Chris Weatherhead (chrisweatherhead@ytc.com) who can book for you and provide special amenities, upgrades, and treatment during your stay!

Flight

Santa Barbara Airport

We highly recommend flying into Santa Barbara Airport. If you want to fly into LAX and do the 1.5 hour drive with a rental car or airbus, that is also an option, but LAX can be quite busy and traffic is unpredictable. Flying into Santa Barbara will be the easiest (and most stress-free) option!

House Or Rental

AirBnB

There are plenty of wonderful AirBnB options in Santa Barbara! If you go this route, we recommend staying downtown, on the Riviera, or by the waterfront, which are all within a 15-minute drive of the wedding venue (SB is a small town).

Hotel

Hotel Californian

36 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 (805) 882-0100

Located next to the beach and in the heart of the Funk Zone (a fun eating + going out neighborhood in SB), this hotel is not to be missed! Impeccably designed, while still honoring the Santa Barbara charm. We highly recommend it!

Hotel

Bacara Resort & Spa

8301 Hollister Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
 (805) 968-0100

A large, luxury waterfront hotel with a full spa, the Bacara is gorgeous. Located in Goleta, it is a 20 minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara and all wedding events.

Hotel

Belmond El Encanto

800 Alvarado Place
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
 (805) 845-5800

This is the closest hotel to our venue, and absolutely beautiful. We highly recommend it if you're looking for a luxury, boutique experience.

Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel

31 West Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 (805) 884-0300

The Canary is in the heart of downtown SB and provides the quintessential Santa Barbara experience. It has easy access to all events for the weekend and only a few minutes away from the mountains or beach!

Hotel

Mar Monte Hotel

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
 (805) 882-1234

A wonderful option right on the Santa Barbara waterfront. You cannot go wrong staying here!

Hotel

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

202 West Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 (805) 965-4577

Modern motel vibes, right on the waterfront! Walkable to the wharf, funk zone, and some great restaurants + bars.

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