We may live in Santa Barbara, but to 90% of our guests, ours is a destination wedding. And destination weddings need plenty of travel and accommodation plans for the ease of guests making the trek from their home towns. Some will be coming from as close as LA or Santa Maria, while others will be traveling from cities further away like Folsom, CA, Miami, FL, and Manila, Philippines. But no matter where they're from, they will need a place to stay.
We have obtained a room block at two local hotels to make their plans easier. And since our guests vary in age, lifestyle, and budget so I thought I'd prepare a nice list of popular hotels, B&B's, and vacation rentals in SB, aside from the hotel which we'll be staying at, so guests can choose the place that fits their needs.
Hotels. Santa Barbara is flanked by two gorgeous hotels, the Biltmore and the Bacara. They're super fancy, private, and offer picturesque views of the Pacific. If you can afford it, I'd say go! (and try a Bacara Spa treatment, they are amazing.)
Other hotels in the area include the Fess Parker which has a beautiful outdoor area for ceremonies and receptions, the Canary hotel in walking distance to downtown's shops and restaurants, the Hotel Santa Barbara that has a great location for bar/club hopping downtown, and the Hotel Mar Monte which is across the street from the beach.
Bed & Breakfast. I have yet to stay at a B&B before, but they sound like a lot of fun. They provide a 'home' atmosphere and allow you to get acquainted with the owners and other guests. B&Bs tend to be more comfortable, relaxed, and personal.
Popular B&Bs in SB are the Upham and Colonial Beach Inn.
Vacation Rentals. Similar to vacation rentals in other cities, these are amazing houses and town homes, offered at a minimum of one week rental, that provide a private and local feel to your stay. They are located all around the city (Mesa, Riviera, beach side) and come in different styles and sizes. I would love to be able to afford one of these and house my family for a week. My mom would be able to cook and we could kick our feet up, just like home :)
With our room blocks and the aforementioned types of accommodations listed on our website, guests can surely find the place that suits them.
Where will you be housing your guests?
Blog title is from lyrics by Journey
2 comments:
I love Santa Barbara! The hotels you have listed look beautiful. We had a great weekend at Hotel Santa Barbara last year.
We recently decided not to book blocks because our parents did not sound that interested in the hotels we mentioned (ie: they thought they were too expensive!) so we are going to let our guests figure it out but will list hotels close to our venue as options.
@Mo: our parents were totally complaining about the hotel prices, and we aren't even staying at the most expensive hotels! heeheee
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