Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Getting to Santa Barbara

Option 1: Fly into Santa Barbara (SBA). There are no nonstop flights from Detroit to Santa Barbara. Most routes are one stop. Good connections include:-Salt Lake City on Delta-Chicago, Denver, or San Francisco on United-Phoenix or Dallas on American-Denver or Las Vegas on Southwest.- United flies LAX to Santa Barbara nonstop.The airport is small and about 15 minutes from downtown.Option 2: Fly nonstop into LAX, then continue to Santa Barbara (about 2–3 hours)Detroit–LAX nonstops are often cheaper and have more flight times. From LAX you can:Rent a car. About 95 miles up the 101. Plan on 2–3 hours depending on LA traffic, and avoid weekday rush hour (if possible).Train. Take an uber to Union Station, then the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner along the coast. It's slower but beautiful.

Travel

Hotel Options

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Accommodations

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Nestled along California's stunning central coast, Santa Barbara is where Spanish charm, laid-back beauty, and a touch of elegance all come together. They don't call it the American Riviera for nothing. We've put together a few ideas to help you make the most of your time here<a href="https://santabarbaraca.com/explore-and-discover-santa-barbara/neighborhoods-towns/santa-barbara/the-funk-zone/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore the Funk Zone</a> — Sip local wines, pop into galleries, and find a delicious bite in this colorful neighborhood.<a href="https://santabarbaraca.com/businesses/stearns-wharf/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stroll Stearns Wharf</a> — Soak up the ocean views and catch a little sunset magic.<a href="https://santabarbaraca.com/explore-and-discover-santa-barbara/neighborhoods-towns/santa-barbara/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wander State Street</a> — Browse boutiques, grab a coffee, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon downtown.<a href="https://santabarbaraca.com/plan-your-trip/arts-and-culture/historic-landmarks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Santa Barbara Courthouse</a> — Bring your camera for beautiful architecture and views from the observation tower.<a href="https://santabarbaraca.com/plan-listings/?business_category_main=arts-attractions&amp;business_sub_category=historic-landmarks-arts-attractions&amp;show_all=1&amp;sort=DESC&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore the Harbor</a> — Watch the boats bobbing on the water and settle in for a seaside bite.

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Registry

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Registry

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