We recommend flying directly into the Santa Barbara airport. It is a small and convenient local airport fifteen minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Catch an Uber/Lyft to town or rent a car if you're making an extended trip.

Alternatively, you can fly into LAX and take the Airbus ($60 one way) up to Santa Barbara.

Below are a few hotel recommendations, please feel free to book wherever suits you best including Airbnb or other options you find.