Anna
and
Mark
Travel & Accommodations
Travel
The easiest travel option is to fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) which is serviced by United, American and Southwest Airlines. There are direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Denver (DEN) to Santa Barbara. Los Olivos is another 45 minutes drive north of Santa Barbara.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Burbank Airport (BUR) are serviced by all major airlines. If you fly into LAX or BUR you will need to rent a car to drive to Los Olivos or take the Amtrak – Pacific Surfliner. Depending on traffic, the drive may be as short as 2 hours or as long as 3 hr. 15 min. Driving between 10 AM and 2 PM is the best time to avoid the LA traffic!
Transportation
We will provide transportation to and from Solvang, Ballard and Los Olivos for all wedding weekend events (Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Cocktails & Ceremony).
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SHUTTLE STOPS
- Solvang- Please meet at the Oak St. Parking Lot- 1616 Oak St.
- The Ballard Inn - Please meet in front of the hotel's main entrance.
- Fess Parker Wine Country Inn - Please meet in front of the hotel's main entrance.
- Petros Winery (Friday, July 8, Only) - Guests attending the welcome cocktail event on July 8 will be dropped off at Petros beginning at 8PM. The shuttle run on a 30/40 min loop, stoping in Solvang, Ballard and Los Olivos, to pick up any guests who plan to join us after 8PM and to drop off those who are heading back to their hotels for the night.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JULY 8
7:00 Pick-Up Oak Street Parking Lot- 1616 Oak St, Solvang
7:30 Pick-Up Ballard Inn- 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard
7:45 Pick-Up Fess Parker Wine Country Inn- 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
Return Shuttle Departs 8:00, 9:00, 10:00
SATURDAY, JULY 9
2:45 Pick-Up Oak Street Parking Lot- 1616 Oak St, Solvang
3:15 Pick-Up Ballard Inn- 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard
Return Shuttle Schedule Departs at 9:00 and 10:00*
*10:00 Shuttle will also drop-off guests at the after party- Maverick's Saloon. Guests will take Maverick's Shuttle back to hotels.
Accomodations
Santa Barbara's Wine Country is a popular destination, so we strongly encourage everyone to book their accommodations as early as possible. July is high-season and hotels throughout the area sell out months in advance.
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
The Fess Parker Wine Country Inn will be the location of our wedding and the home base for the wedding party.
Fess Parker Wine Country Cabins
Tucked behind the Epiphany tasting room in Los Olivos, you'll find the Wine Country Cabins. Independent from the Inn, this VRBO-like experience is ideal for families or those traveling with pets. The rustic, yet refined ambiance provides the perfect setting for a getaway in the middle of it all!
Weekend Rates Beginning at $745 per night
The Ballard Inn
Set against the quaint and scenic vineyards and orchards in the heart of the Santa Barbara County’s renowned wine country—our AAA four diamond rated Ballard, California wine country inn is the perfect weekend getaway or business retreat.
Weekend Rates Beginning at $349 per night
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Immerse yourself in a brilliant stay at Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. Proud to be the first Certified Green Hotel in Santa Barbara County, we provide business, leisure and military travelers with a rewarding experience through excellent service, upscale amenities and a convenient location. Our hotel's ideal location in the heart of the Santa Barbara Wine Country.
Weekend Rates Beginning at $303 per night
Wine Valley Inn and Cottages
Premier among Solvang hotels, Wine Valley Inn & Cottages offers a unique, charming retreat for those looking to get away. Lose yourself in the beauty of wine country, explore stylish boutiques and authentic Danish cuisine, then return to the comfort of a quaint chateau nestled in windmills.
Weekend Rates Beginning at $314 per night