Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line State Street.

Getting here

Santa Barbara has its own airport, and it’s easiest to fly directly here.

You can also fly into Los Angeles International Airport, which is located under 2 hours by car from Santa Barbara.
From there, there are several ground transportation options, including shuttles, rental cars, and cabs.

If you are flying into LAX and not renting a car, the SB airbus is a great transportation option to get you from LAX to Santa Barbara:

Another method of traveling from LA to Santa Barbara is on the Pacific Surfliner, a train that runs from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles right into downtown Santa Barbara in about 2.5 hours. It’s really comfortable and scenic - a great way to see the coast!