Ava & Christian
Friday, September 25 to Saturday, September 26, 2026
Santa Barbara, California
Travel & Transportation
Getting to Santa Barbara
By air — Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is the closest, about 10 minutes from downtown. Flights from major hubs (SFO, SEA, DEN, PHX, DFW, ORD) and a quick hop from LAX.
From LAX — If you can't get into SBA, fly into LAX and either drive (about 90 minutes without traffic, 2.5 hours with) or take the Santa Barbara AirBus.
By car — Highway 101 runs straight through Santa Barbara. From LA, plan around traffic. From the Bay Area, it's about a 5-hour drive down the coast.
Getting Around
Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) is widely available throughout Santa Barbara — for trips to Elings Park, between hotels and the Funk Zone, and back from the after-party.
If you're staying in the Funk Zone or on lower State Street, you'll be able to walk to most of what you need. Cars are useful if you're planning day trips to wine country or Ojai.
Ceremony Transportation
Guests will need to get themselves to Elings Park for the ceremony. Rideshare or driving is easy — plan for about 10 minutes from downtown. Transportation will be provided from Elings Park to the after-party.
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La Playa Inn
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Small Spanish-style inn near the waterfront with a courtyard and continental breakfast. Best for guests who want a comfortable, no-frills option close to the action.
Waterfront / Castillo Street.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
$$$
Across from East Beach with 24 acres, pool, and tennis courts. Easy fit for families and larger groups. About a 15-minute walk along the waterfront to the Funk Zone.
Waterfront / East Beach
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Riviera Beach House
$$$
Boutique hotel on lower State Street, two blocks from the beach and right at the entrance to the Funk Zone. Walkable to the Amtrak station if you're taking the train up.
Funk Zone / Lower State
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Hotel Californian
$$$$
Luxury Spanish-revival hotel right in the Funk Zone, two blocks from the beach. Full-service — spa, rooftop, multiple restaurants on-site.
Funk Zone / Lower State
