Travel
No matter where you are coming from, there are many ways to get to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles (closest international airport.)
Train
Travel Time
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cost
Vibe
Enjoying the scenery
Plane
Bus
Car
54 minutes
Arriving the quickest
2 hours, 5 minutes
Saving the money
1 hour, 30 minutes
Exploring easily
Where to stay
We have personally checked out/stayed at the spots below all within walking distance of our venues and the beach. But please reach out to us if you need any help finding/booking a spot, we are happy to help!
Small boutique hotel just a few blocks from the beach.
Reserve with our LINK and enjoy 10% off your stay
Beach front hotel with many outdoor spaces and rentable bikes
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Recently renovated motel a few blocks from the beach
Small boutique hotel just a few blocks from the beach
This is where we are staying :) very central and on the beach
What to do
The Beach
Live your best Ken life visiting one of the many gorgeous beaches at Santa Barbara. The beaches on the side of Stern's Wharf are very central and active but there are many nearby with different vibes.
Completed in 1872, the wharf became the longest deep-water wharf between San Pedro and San Francisco. Once a major shipping and passenger port for Southern California; the same great views but now filled with shops and restaurants.
Recognized as one of the most iconic public gardens, Lotusland is celebrated for it's extaordinary history, avant-garde landscape designs and sustainable practices. Spanning over 37 acres, Loutusland proudly stands as home to many of the rarest, most fascinating plants in the world. Note that reservations are required.
The Santa Barbara Mission is not just a National Historic Landmark, library, and museum; but home to an active parish community. Built between 1787 and 1850, the architecture survived the 1925 earthquake making it an example of Santa Barbara's original Spanish heritage. Also check out the rose garden in front of the fountain.
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Shops, bars, restaurants, music; all on a scenic street at the center of downtown.
Embark on a 2.5-hour private sidecar winery tour through Santa Barbara, an elegant and stylish way to explore the beautiful wine region. A unique fleet of tandem sidecars is perfect for couples or friends looking for something fun and adventurous.
