Accommodations
As you may know, summer in Santa Barbara is absolutely stunning! Housing accommodations go up, only to increase as time moves on. Please book as early as possible. However, the great thing is there are many options to choose from; it is truly a resort town: hotels, motels, rental homes, bed and breakfast, condos, single rooms, new hostels and R.V. sites on the beach. Most accept AAA, AARP and other discounts. Some of you may want to reserve a rental home to accommodate large numbers and chip in to cover cost. There are neighboring cities too like Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria that are close to the venue and other popular area attractions. No matter your choice, we trust you will make the best housing decision by doing your own research as well.
Below we listed a few sites we contacted that are close enough to the venue, daytime activities, and the robust nightlife of State Street. At some locations, we were able to do a little advance price (per-night) negotiation on rates. So enjoy the discovery and let us know if you come across a great deal to share. We’ll post it on the wedding website.
*UPDATE 7/1 -We have one King reserved room available at the Harbor House Inn. It is just a half block from the beach. It is for Friday and Saturday night $255.00 per night. We also have one King room at Pacifica Suites, It is a very nice updated two room suite with breakfast included. It is for Friday and Saturday night, $255.00 per night.
Please let us know immediately if you need either room. I will be canceling these reservations on Thursday July 2, 2015, by noon. You can email poingsett@yahoo.com or text me at (213) 884-8536.
Hotels
Rental Homes
AirBNB
Airbnb is a great option to rent rooms and entire houses from local residents. The cost tends to be much cheaper than a hotel since you are paying for the space and not all the amenities that a hotel typically offers.
other rental home sites
RV / camping
The Santa Barbara Coast has spectacular beach and mountain camping locations for your RV and tent experience. Make nature a part of your scenic wedding adventure.
- Cachuma Lake Rec Area and Camp Grounds
HWY 154, Santa Barbara
(805) 568-2460 - Carpinteria State Beach
Linden Avenue, Carpenteria
(805) 968-1033 - El Capitan State Beach
El Capitan State Beach, Santa Barbara
(805) 968-1033 - El Capitan Canyon
11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara
(805) 685-3887
- Ocean Mesa RV and Campgrounds
100 El Capitan Terrace Lane, Santa Barbara
(805) 879-5751 - Refugio State Beach
10 Refugio Beach Road, Goleta
(805) 968-1033 - Sunrise RV Park
516 S. Salinas, Santa Barbara
(805) 966-9954
TRANSPORTATION
AMTRAK SURFLINER
A great option to get to the wedding for many California residents is through the Amtrak Surfliner that connects San Luis Obispo to San Diego through Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara station is located conveniently on State Street in Santa Barbara and is nearby many hotels. If you are interested in taking the train, let us know and we can arrange for your pick up. Check out the website for more details, train routes, and prices.
Special discounts available for: AAA members (10%), Seniors 62+ (15%), Students (10%), Military (10%), Veterans (15%), Child age 2-12 (50%), Children under 2 ride FREE
3850 State Street
Santa Barbara
(800) 338-0030
Deal: $207/night (advance purchase) - $220/night
Note: 1-2 night stay for both. Located on upper State Street about 8 miles from the wedding venue.
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