Travel

Flight

Flights to Santa Barbara

For out-of-state guests and others who do not want to make the drive to the central coast, we recommend flying into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is approximately a 15-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara. The airport offers direct flights from a handful of airports including San Francisco (SFO), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), etc.

Travel Note

Where to Stay

Santa Barbara offers a range of accommodations, from boutique hotels and beachfront resorts, all within a short drive or walk of downtown Santa Barbara. We recommend booking accommodations early, as Santa Barbara is a popular destination during the summer months. Below are some options in the downtown area that we recommend, catering to different budgets.

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Kimpton Canary Hotel

A luxury boutique hotel with a rooftop pool located in downtown Santa Barbara adjacent to State Street. ~10 minute walk to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

A mid-range hotel that is newly renovated and is located on State Street, surrounded by shops and restaurants. ~10 minute walk to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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Riviera Beach House

A mid-range boutique hotel with located near West Beach, close to the Funk Zone. ~20 minute walk / ~5 minute drive to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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Haley Hotel

Smaller boutique hotel in downtown Santa Barbara. ~10 minute walk to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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Inn by the Harbor

A budget-friendly inn with a pool, afternoon wine tasting, and free breakfast located near West Beach and the harbor. ~30 minute walk / ~5-10 minute drive to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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Harbor View Inn

Oceanfront hotel with amenities and easy beach access. ~20 minute walk / ~5 minute drive to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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The Eagle Inn

A budget-friendly bed-and-breakfast with free breakfast located in a quiet neighborhood near West Beach and State Street. ~30 minute walk / ~5-10 minute drive to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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Hotel Chains

1) Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown (Marriott) ~20 minute walk / ~5 minute drive to Santa Barbara Historical Museum. 2) Moxy Santa Barbara (Marriott) ~15 minute walk / ~5 minute drive to Santa Barbara Historical Museum. 3) Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara (Hilton) ~10-15 minute walk / ~5 minute drive to Santa Barbara Historical Museum. 4) Drift Santa Barbara (Marriott) ~10 minute walk / ~5 minute drive to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.