Day of Transportation
A trolley will be available for guests staying at or near The Hilton Beachfront Resort, it will depart at 3:40PM to the Santa Barbara Club. Please inform Danny in advance if you plan to take the Trolley to the wedding. The trolley service will continue after the wedding and loop from the venue, to the after party, and back to the Hilton until 11:30PM.
Car Service
Uber and Lyft are available in Santa Barbara, although I would expect to wait 10-15 minutes for a ride as the town is very busy on weekends.
Public Transportation
There is a city bus that has a Waterfront Line that runs along Cabrillo Ave. and Downtown Line that runs on State St.
More information can be found here https://sbmtd.gov/maps-schedules/
If your travels to Santa Barbara require a flight, the easiest way is to fly directly to the local airport, SBA. From there, it's a 15-20 minute ride to the downtown area. Some of the hotels offer shuttle services to and from SBA. It's easy enough to get around town by walking or taking a short Uber/Lyft ride. Renting a car is only necessary if you plan to explore the surrounding areas.
LAX is the closest major airport but is located about 2.5 hours south of Santa Barbara. If you plan on flying into Los Angeles Airport, you'll need to rent a car and drive as there isn't direct transportation. If you plan on spending some time in Southern California before or after the wedding, this might be the best option.
Burbank Airpot is a regional airport located on the edge of Los Angeles. Santa Barbara is a 1 hr and 30 minute drive but this airport also offers a direct link to Amtrak. Conveniently located, you can take the train directly from Burbank Airport to downtown Santa Barbara. A great option for those travelers who love a scenic coastal train ride.
Hotel Milo is a locally managed boutique hotel. It's walking distance to the Funk Zone and across the street from the beach. Use promo code CTWED24 for a 15% off wedding discount at time of booking.
For a luxurious stay with four-star amenities, check out the Canary Hotel. Their rooftop pool is one of a kind as it overlooks downtown Santa Barbara, and they are conveniently located just a short walk to the wedding venue, shops, and restaurants.
If you're planning on extending your stay in Santa Barbara or looking for a place with a little more room, there are plenty of Airbnbs in the area.
https://www.airbnb.com/