Airports - You can fly into LAX and drive to Santa Barbara - about 2 hours
Los Angeles International Airport
Airports - Or you can hop on a commuter plane from LAX (or another hub) and fly to the Santa Barbara Airport.
Santa Barbara Airport
Hotels - Fess Parker Doubletree Resort - where the wedding & reception are taking place. Around $300/night
Fess Parker Doubletree Resort
Hotels - Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach - very charming, two blocks from the beach. 1.6 miles from Fess Parker Resort. Around $232/night
Brisis Del Mar Inn at the Beach
Hotels - Cabrillo Inn - less fancy but nice, right on the beach & easy walking distance to Fess Parker. Around $170/night
Cabrillo Inn