Coastal California, World-Class Cinema & the Magic of Awards Season
Every February, Santa Barbara becomes one of the most exciting destinations in the film world as Hollywood's brightest stars, acclaimed filmmakers, and passionate film lovers gather along California's spectacular Central Coast for the renowned Santa Barbara International Film Festival. In between panels and screenings, stroll palm-lined streets, enjoy exceptional California cuisine, and experience the relaxed elegance of Santa Barbara.
Hotel Santa Barbara
Dinner with orientation
Coffee, breakfast sandwiches and assorted rolls available daily at our hotel
Admission for opening night film, celebrity tributes and daily film screenings (industry panels as available)
Festival briefings with travel host Harlan Jacobson
Together as a group at one of Santa Barbara's favorite spots
Airfare and airport transfers
The ones not included in the package
Extra room charges, etc.
Getting around here and there
HIGHLY recommended
For more than 30 years, Talk Cinema Travels has hosted film lovers and cultural explorers to experience the world through small-group journeys to film festivals. Personally hosted by Harlan Jacobson, our boutique travel experiences offer an immersion into new cinema, authentic local culture and cuisine, engaging conversations with talent, industry insiders and fellow cinema lovers.
Talk Cinema Travelers have been to San Sebastian, Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, Miami, Montreal, Vancouver, Marrakesh, Amsterdam, Havana, Reykjavik, Cartagena, Taormina, Kerala, Jerusalem, Locarno, Avignon, and other remarkable destinations—where world-class film festivals become the gateway to unforgettable cultural discovery.