Convention Information
About this Year's Theme
The less people tolerated us, the more we withdrew from society, from life itself. As we became subjects of King Alcohol, shivering denizens of his mad realm, the chilling vapor that is loneliness settled down. It thickened, ever becoming blacker. Some of us sought out sordid places, hoping to find understanding companionship and approval. Momentarily we did - then would come oblivion and the awful awakening to face the hideous Four Horsemen - Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, Despair. Unhappy drinkers who read this page will understand! - Page 151, Alcoholics Anonymous.
Location - Santa Barbara Elks Lodge
The Santa Barbara Alcoholics Anonymous Convention will be held at the Elks Lodge in Goleta, California. Goleta is just West of Santa Barbara, but "North" of Santa Barbara in freeway terms.
The Lodge is located at 150 North Kellogg, near the corner of Kellogg and Calle Real. Registration, speaker meetings, and most other events will be at the Lodge.
Lodging and Restaurants
The weekend of the convention is expected to be a busy one in Santa Barbara, so book your accommodations early!
There are several hotels and motels within easy walking distance of the convention, and many more just a short drive away. Of course you won't want to miss the Convention Barbecue and Banquet, but for breakfast and other meals there are restaurants close by as well.
Several nearby hotels and motels are described below. For more information about Santa Barbara, including exhaustive lists of accomodations, click here. Despite any convention discount, you may get better rates through a travel agent or online travel service such as Expedia, Orbitz, or Travelocity.
Nearby Accommodations
The Best Western South Coast Inn is across the street from the Elks Lodge and they have arranged a special hotel discount for our "out-of-town" friends attending the convention. Call (805) 967-3200 and inform the reservation agent of the group discount code “Rule 62 Discount”. Your reservation must be booked no later than September 31st to receive this discount. Cancellations must be made with a 24-hour notice to avoid being charged for the room.
Here are some additional locations...
- The GoodLand Hotel Calle Real is is just a short walk from the Elks Lodge. 805-964-6241.
- The Extended Stay Santa Barbara is about 1.75 miles from the Convention. 805-692-1882.
- The Super 8 Motel is probably the most affordable, and is about 1.3 miles from the Convention. 805-967-5591.