We are deeply grateful to our friends and family who are traveling to celebrate with us—whether that be from across the country or across town. We cannot wait for you to experience the magic of Santa Barbara!

Santa Barbara is accessible by air. We strongly encourage flying into Santa Barbara Airport, but there are three airport options available to you:

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) – Just 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and our wedding venue. A small, charming airport with rental car access and serviced by all major rideshare companies.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Approximately 1.5–2 hours south by car; frequent nonstop flights.

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – About 1.5 hours away and typically less hectic than LAX, with convenient rental car access.

Santa Barbara offers a wide range of hotels and vacation rentals, from beachfront inns to luxury resorts. Below are some of our favorite hotel options:

Located directly across from East Beach, the Mar Monte blends Spanish Revival style with modern flair. Guests can enjoy poolside lounging with ocean views, easy access to the waterfront, and a lively bar and restaurant scene—all just minutes from downtown. Be sure to take advantage of our reserved room block when booking. Please note that our room block is limited, so we encourage booking as soon as possible to take advantage of the discounted pricing. Please use this link to book your room.

Special Rate Code: G-JMWD

A charming boutique inn just steps from the beach and our welcome party venue in the vibrant Funk Zone. Cozy, walkable, and ideal for guests who want to be close to coffee shops, wine tasting rooms, and beach strolls.

Located just steps from the sand and only about a 10–15 minute walk (or a 3–5 minute drive) to Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone, this resort is a convenient and relaxing coastal getaway. Enjoy ocean-view rooms, a pool and spa, beach access, and great restaurants and wine tasting nearby.

Right in the heart of the Funk Zone, this chic boutique hotel offers Moroccan-inspired design, a stunning rooftop pool overlooking the ocean, and immediate access to Santa Barbara’s best restaurants, tasting rooms, and nightlife. Perfect for guests who want to be in the center of it all.

Rosewood Miramar Beach offers a captivating estate-style atmosphere and the finest Santa Barbara oceanfront getaway. Set directly on the sand in Montecito, the Rosewood is pure California luxury. The resort team's attention to detail and service is second to none. Exquisite culinary options focused on sourcing local ingredients create an epicurean adventure while creative, curated shopping awaits at a swath of luxury boutiques.

Tucked away in the foothills of Montecito, San Ysidro Ranch offers a unique blend of privacy, peace, and tranquility in an idyllic setting. Thirty-eight vine-covered cottages surrounded by incredibly landscaped gardens with flowers always in bloom under a canopy of stately sycamores and gnarled oaks make this exclusive property destination unplugged from the rest of the world. It is romantic, historic, and once hosted the honeymoon of John and Jackie Kennedy.