It's a former industrial loft – there's tons of street parking nearby.
Will have the most options by far. Santa Barbara is about 2 hours drive north. There's a handy Airbus direct from LAX to SB.
Less crazy than LAX, and about the same distance from Santa Barbara.
Usually more expensive, but sometimes handy options come up.
Lovely double decker Amtrak train! Stops in downtown Santa Barbara.
Iconic coast road covering almost the entire length of California.