Travel

Flight

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

SBA is a regional airport less than 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Direct flights are available from Chicago but tend to be quite expensive. Connections can be made to here from the surrounding major airports including but not limited to Denver (DEN), San Francisco (SFO), and Los Angeles (LAX).

Flight

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The Santa Barbara Airbus is a shuttle that is available between LAX and Santa Barbara, CA. They make 16 trips per day. Bookings can be made online or over the phone, walk-ons are welcome. See transportation details for link.

Shuttle

Santa Barbara Airbus from LAX

May 2, 2025 12:00 am

https://www.sbairbus.com/lax-shuttle-schedule-fares/ LAX to Goleta (location of Santa Barbara airport, neighboring town) is $55 per passenger and LAX to Santa Barbara La Cumbre Plaza is also $55 per person when checked 2/4/2024

Train

Amtrak (Pacific Surfliner) from LAX to SBA

Coach starts at $31 for May when last checked 2/4/24.

Hotel

Hotel Californian

This is where our reception dinner will be. No room block is available. Please see the recommended accommodations in the area.

Hotel

Hotel Recommendations

Casa del Mar ($$) Riviera Beach House ($$) Harbor View Inn ($$) The Beachside Inn ($$) The Eagle Inn ($$$) Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort ($$$) Please note that there are many hotels in the Santa Barbara area and the nearby town of Goleta. We recommend booking early to secure your accommodations. May is considered the start of high season in Santa Barbara.

House Or Rental

Air BNB

The following link is a search for our wedding weekend for 2 guests in Santa Barbara. Nearlh 500 options available starting at $145 per night when last checked 2/4/24.