Airport guide
Flying into Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)
Every venue below has SBA as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 8.3 miles from downtown Santa Barbara in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 18 venues with 369 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Arlington Theatre at 7.6 miles.
Venues nearest SBA
| Venue | City | From SBA | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Theatre | Santa Barbara | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) | 12 | — | Hotels |
| The New Vic | Santa Barbara | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | 7.7 mi (12.4 km) | 48 | — | Hotels |
| Soho Restaurant And Music Club | Santa Barbara | 7.7 mi (12.4 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| The Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara | 8 mi (12.8 km) | 40 | — | Hotels |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara | 8.1 mi (13.1 km) | 19 | — | Hotels |
| Speakeasy Comedy Bar | Santa Barbara | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) | 7 | — | Hotels |
| Santa Barbara Bowl | Santa Barbara | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| EOS Lounge | Santa Barbara | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara | 11 mi (17.3 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Chumash Casino | Santa Ynez | 19 mi (30.5 km) | 8 | — | Hotels |
| Ojai Deer Lodge | Ojai | 32 mi (51.7 km) | 2 | BUR, 55 mi | Hotels |
| Ventura County Fairgrounds | Ventura | 32 mi (52.2 km) | 6 | BUR, 54 mi | Hotels |
| The Twist On Main | Ventura | 33 mi (52.7 km) | 1 | BUR, 54 mi | Hotels |
| Majestic Ventura Theatre | Ventura | 33 mi (52.9 km) | 19 | BUR, 54 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Rubicon Theatre | Ventura | 33 mi (53.4 km) | 133 | BUR, 53 mi | Hotels |
| Libbey Bowl | Ojai | 34 mi (54.5 km) | 7 | BUR, 53 mi | Hotels |
| Ventura Music Hall | Ventura | 34 mi (54.7 km) | 51 | BUR, 52 mi | Hotels · Airports |
Event weekends near SBA
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues SBA is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 13 | Ventura Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 8 | Santa Barbara Bowl | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 9 | Libbey Bowl | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 12 | The Lobero Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 15 | The Lobero Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 10 | Ventura Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 12 | Rubicon Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 14 | Rubicon Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 9 | Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 2 | The Lobero Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 10 | Rubicon Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 7 | Rubicon Theatre | Search this weekend |
Next events near SBA
Santa Barbara Comedy Night
Speakeasy Comedy Bar, Santa Barbara, California
A Conversation with Larry David
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $15.00View TicketsTwin Temple
Majestic Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California
The Vigodas
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, California
Alabama Shakes
Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, California
From about $59.00View TicketsAlice Phoebe Lou
Libbey Bowl, Ojai, California
From about $45.00View TicketsScott Galloway
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, California
From about $124.00View TicketsDogstar
Majestic Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California
From about $92.00View TicketsCarsie Blanton
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, California
From about $7.00View TicketsVentura Oktoberfest
The Twist On Main, Ventura, California
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When events near SBA happen
- 61% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 172 of 218 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities SBA serves
| City | Events | From SBA | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura | 210 | 33 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Barbara | 142 | 8.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Ojai | 9 | 33 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Ynez | 8 | 19 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
Which venues are closest to SBA?
Of the venues SBA is the first airport we list for, the closest are Arlington Theatre (7.6 miles), The New Vic (7.6 miles) and Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara (7.7 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is SBA from Rubicon Theatre?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 33 miles from Rubicon Theatre in a straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is SBA from downtown Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is 8.3 miles (13.3 km) from downtown Santa Barbara in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near SBA in the next 12 weeks?
We list 121 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues SBA is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 23, with 15. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
