Flight
Located 10 minutes from Downtown, the Santa Barbara Airport is the closest option to fly into.
Flight
LAX is the closest international airport and is about 90 minutes south of Santa Barbara. If you are not renting a car, you can hop on the comfortable and convenient Santa Barbara Airbus from LAX.
Travel Note
There are many great options for accommodations in the Santa Barbara area - from Airbnb to the local hotels, we're sure you'll find the perfect spot for the weekend. As June is a popular time to visit Santa Barbara, we recommend securing accommodation as soon as possible. Below you'll find a list of some of our recommendations. Overall, we recommend staying in or near Downtown Santa Barbara, as you'll be in the heart of the weekend festivities, but definitely encourage you to explore other areas nearby in Santa Barbara County depending on your needs and budget.
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The Hotel Californian is located right across from Stearns Wharf on State Street - right in the heart of downtown in the funk zone. It’s bold and funky, but luxurious and modern. The spa is incredible, and the rooftop pool has an amazing ocean view.
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The Canary is a Kimpton Hotel, so guests can use their IHG rewards. Super cute, located right off of State Street in the heart of downtown. The rooftop pool area has a 360 view of Santa Barbara.
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The Hilton is not located in downtown Santa Barbara, but it's a walk or quick Uber/Lyft ride away. It's beautifully located directly across from the Beach and is great and cost-effective place to stay.
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Built in 1928 by Charlie Chaplin, this chic, Spanish-style hotel is only four miles from Downtown and located off the walkable Coast Village Road in Montecito. Walk to Butterfly beach during the day, and then hop in a short Uber/Lfyt ride along the beach to the wedding festivities.
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Hotel Milo is a beautifully redone hotel centrally located near Downtown and the beach. Grab one of the hotel's guest bikes to explore the city or relax in their classic Santa Barbara style courtyards.
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Located in the popular West Beach neighborhood of Santa Barbara, the Eagle Inn is a comfortable bed and breakfast-style boutique hotel by the water. The marina and beach are just a three-minute walk away, and Stearn’s Wharf, The Funk Zone and Downtown are just a ten-minute walk.
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A mix of Spanish Colonial Revival and Craftsman buildings amid seven acres of lush gardens, the Belmond El Encanto is located in a private hillside setting on the Riviera. An easy Uber/Lyft ride into Downtown, El Encanto offers a private retreat with an unbeatable view of the city.
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Set in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone along the Urban Wine Trail, this trendy hotel is three blocks from the beach and a short walk to the heart of Downtown.
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This oceanfront hotel is three miles from Mission Santa Barbara and a seven-minute walk from Downtown Santa Barbara.
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A 17 room boutique hotel conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.