How to Get There
Visit Santa Barbara Car Free’s website to view a map and see more tips and info about getting to Earth Day car free.
Where is Earth Day?
The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is held at Alameda Park, Santa Barbara.
Why drive to Earth Day? Come Car Free!
Alameda Park, where the Earth Day Festival is held, is easily reached on foot or by bike, bus, shuttle or train. Cars are a major source of smog pollution and greenhouses gases contributing to global climate change. Get in the spirit and enjoy car ‘free-dom’ on Earth Day!
BusCheck out the Santa Barbara Metropolitan (MTD) bus and electric shuttle system. They'll get you where you want to be! If you are coming from Ventura, you also have the option of taking the Coastal Express Bus. |
CarpoolWant to find out if your friends and neighbors are carpooling to the Festival? Check out the Zimride Earth Day carpool page. Zimride is a Facebook application so it makes it easy to post rides, view potential rides, and no registration with Facebook connect! |
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BikeBike to the Festival and get free valet bike parking! Hop on a Bike Train and cycle to Earth Day among friends and community members. If you prefer to go it alone, view the online bike maps at www.trafficsolutions.info to plan your route. You’ll find safe, secure (and free!) valet bike parking at the corner of Santa Barbara and Micheltorena Streets. |
WalkThe Festival is a short walk from many parts of Santa Barbara. Many neighborhoods like the Westside, Oak Park, or the Eastside are less than a 30 minute stroll. Lace up your walking shoes, enjoy the view, and get some exercise on the way! |
Out of Town Visitors
If you're planning to come to the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival from out of town, we encourage you to come car free. The Pacific Surfliner Amtrak train station is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara making it easy to travel to the festival, hotels, and restaurants without a car. Discounts are available.
If you're looking for hotel accomodations during your visit to Santa Barbara, check out these special offers for Earth Day. Many of our hotels are located very close to the festival, so stop by the concierge desk for information about scenic walking routes, bike rentals, pedi cabs, and electric shuttle service. For all your Santa Barbara planning needs, visit www.SantaBarbaraCA.com.
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