Amtrak in Oxnard is located at the Oxnard Transit Center. Plenty of parking here. Just check…read moreparking hours, some areas say 2hr parking. Trains are usually on time. If you have the Amtrak App on your mobile device, you can check if the train is on time or delayed. It may or may not notify you of any delays longer than several minutes. You can easily purchase train tickets via App & use the App to have your ticket scanned. On a side note: Yes, you can still get paper tickets printed out, inside the station. There's someone behind the counter that can assist you with tickets. Or you can use the kiosk. Amtrak is a great alternative especially nowadays with gas prices. Had a few trips back & forth to Santa Barbara which was nice. Don't forget to grab a treat or a drink at Dolce Vita which is located inside the station.

I have taken the train to Sacramento , Burbank, LA, and SB from here. Always a great experience. I…read morehave never had a delay. I buy my tickets online and they're sent right to my email. Love not having to worry about traffic. Stress free. The WiFi isn't great though , that was a bummer. They sell food and booze on board. You are not allowed to bring your own liquor, you will be kicked off the train. They said that multiple times. Next summer , I'll get the multi ride package as I find myself in SB a lot in the summer. It's a nice little change of scenery. I always ride during the day and have felt safe. Unsure how it is at night but this area can be rough. Staff is nice and trains are pretty clean. Plus , we have a great coffee spot at this Amtrak .. Dolce Vita. A must !!!!

Pretty straightforward station. It's decently lit at night and has pretty good coffee. The staff…read morehas always been really nice and the area is always clean.

Great ride but no USB plugs :/ Comfortable transport. Really appreciated taking the train instead…read moreof being stuck in traffic. This trains does need a bit of an upgrade but I was also in coach not first class.. perhaps I need to upgrade lol ! I will be taking the train more often as I really did enjoy my trip to Santa Barbara without the worry of traffic or parking issues. I don't mind walking.

Beautiful,cozy, extremely clean, the reception personnel were amazing…read more Great location close to everything. Personnel were friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Will be coming back again.

I rarely write negative reviews, but my experience with this hotel before I even became a guest was…read moreso disappointing that I felt compelled to share it. I called to make a reservation approximately two weeks in advance and had a specific request regarding my room. Instead of receiving assistance, I was repeatedly interrupted and talked over by the front desk representative. She never took the time to actually listen to what I was asking and seemed more interested in ending the conversation than helping a prospective guest. The tone throughout the call was dismissive, impatient, and unprofessional. I even requested to speak with a manager and was not given the opportunity to do so. Whether or not my request could have been accommodated is not the issue. Great hospitality begins with listening, communicating respectfully, and making guests feel valued. Unfortunately, I experienced the exact opposite. If this is how prospective guests are treated before they even arrive, it raises serious concerns about the property's customer service culture. I sincerely hope management reviews its staff training and addresses the importance of respectful communication, active listening, and professionalism. This experience alone was enough to make me reconsider staying at this property.

I happen to think the Clean Air Express is worth 5 YELP STARS? Why?…read moreBecause this bus line now goes to WINE COUNTRY! No trip to Santa Barbara is complete without a tour to sample the grapes in the Santa Ynez Valley. Clean Air Express bus service connecting Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara for the first time cut the ribbon on July 11, 2015 and then departed at 9:30 a.m. from Buelton. Right now the Vino Express just goes out on Saturdays. The regular fare is $7.00 per person each way (buy at boarding) or a booklet of 10 passes is $50 in advance. Children age two years & under ride free. This is a 5 YELP STAR EVENT because before, you had to drive out to the Santa Ynez Valley and have a designated driver when you visited the wineries and sampled the fare. Now that the bus is here, you can hop on board and enjoy yourself without worry. For the first time, this new Clean Air Express Saturday public bus service allows anyone in Santa Barbara to travel to Buellton, Solvang and Los Olivos for the day--and anyone in Buellton and Solvang to travel to Santa Barbara for the day. The bus is plush too. The new Clean Air Express Saturday service features charter-style buses with free Wi-Fi, reclining seats and internal bays for transporting bicycles. That is cool because you can board your own bike for a ride to take a tour of wine country. What a great opportunity this affords day-trippers in the area to explore this beautiful and scenic region. Napa Valley has the Wine Train and now Santa Barbara has the Saturday Clean Air Express!

I am so grateful that this service is available. I work in Santa Barbara and live in Arroyo Grande,…read moremy hours are 8-5, Monday through Friday. If I were to be commuting (like a fool) it would be costing me around $50 A DAY!! to get to work and back. That includes gas and regular wear and tear on my vehicle. The CAE is always on time, comfortable and gives me extra time to catch some ZZZZZ's or check my emails, OR play a round or two of Battle Royal. For $7 bucks cash one way..... yeah it's worth it

I don't think the pictures do this place justice. It is so beautiful, so clean, and spacious! I…read morecame with my now-husband and our twin toddlers to get married at the SB Courthouse and had the most unforgettable time with all our immediate family. We were able to host everyone at the rental afterward to celebrate, and we didn't have to worry about our kids being woken from their sleep, as each living space had doors we could close to keep it quieter. That was a really cool feature! We loved the location so much. It was so fun to be able to walk around downtown SB at any time. We can't wait to go back.

A peaceful, spacious retreat in downtown Santa Barbara. Clean and well designed with lots of…read moreVictorian touches. The backyard is perfect for a dinner party. There's also a hot tub for some evening relaxation!

We put the Superior King Terrace and partial Ocean View, and were very happy with it. It was pretty…read morepricey on this July 3 for a motel like hotel, but the room itself was very nice, and loved the two balconies, one with Ocean View and one with Ocean and Mountain View. They also had complementary pastries and coffee in the morning. Great location too. They have pool, but no hot tub. But recommend and would return.

I chose the the Inn At East Beach because they were the most affordable option closest to the…read morewater. We paid about $380 out the door for two nights for a weekend. CONS: NO AC. Only a plug in fan and ceiling fan. Single paned windows Due to the above it was much warmer indoors versus outdoors. It was 77 outside but probably 85 inside. Mold in windows Barking dogs Loud plumbing No room cleaning PROS: Clean property that appeared freshly painted inside and out Location Affordable Good coffee Water filling station Pool I would recommend staying if you are on a budget but not when it is greater than 75 degrees. I can't remember the last time I stayed at a hotel without AC! Also if you can't handle noise I wouldn't recommend staying. The bathtub/showers are extremely loud and so are voices and barking dogs. Hopefully newer windows and at least window AC is added in the future.

You would think at a smaller scale the opportunity to be more efficient would be attainable. TSA…read morecheck pout 1 proves this is absolutely not the case. I think a swarm of third graders would better manage this simple checkpoint. From start to finish nothing went well. Fortunately there were only about 15-20 people. If the pressure test was double that there's no doubt a complete shutdown would have broken out.

What does the fine print in my TSA Pre-check say? Maybe I need to be less lazy and read it, because…read moreI am always left baffled by my experience. If I travel through SBA or SBP, I have to remove my cell phone and iPad. When I start removing same from my carry-on in PHX and ATL, the TSA staff look at me like I'm an imbecile. Perhaps I just catch the SBA team on the day they're doing random security measures? Maybe their equipment is less sophisticated? Regardless, why pay for pre-check if it makes no difference? Consistency and transparency would be nice. Cheers. RS

My boyfriend and I discovered this quaint outdoor Santa Barbara Visitor's Center since it was down…read morenear the Saturday Fisherman Market area. It is located on the 4th floor and it claims to have one of the most stunning views of the city. Despite being a quick visit, I really enjoyed the conversation we had with the kind volunteer working here. We got a useful map of the city that came with coupons along its' edges. There were also a lot of brochures and information on the city activities for tourists. Super helpful. This is one of many visitor centers in the city. We were lucky to enjoy their balcony that was pier facing for a quick moment alone before other travelers came in. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Definitely a memorable part of our trip.

Just go to the 4th floor! Such a beautiful view with a…read moreprivate feel like balcony. Friendly staff and good info/knowledge about the area Recommend all around .