Hotel Californian - Santa Barbara
34.413249, -119.6899547Overview
4-star beachfront hotel with Moroccan-inspired design in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone
Amenities & Recreation
Hotel Californian has a rooftop pool with coastal views and a heated outdoor jacuzzi open year-round. Guests can borrow custom-built bicycles to explore the Funk Zone and the nearby beach bike path. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle service within 2 miles of the property.
Rooms & Design
Guest rooms at the Hotel Californian mix Spanish and Moroccan aesthetics, designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and coffee machine, with some offering private balconies. Personalized turn-down service provides local inspirations and keepsakes.
Location & Exploration
The Californian Santa Barbara sits next to the Funk Zone, steps from the beach and Stearns Wharf. Guests can walk to Kunin Wines (300 ft) and the Santa Barbara Wine Collective (700 ft) along the Urban Wine Trail. The hotel is also across the street from the Santa Barbara train station.
Dining & Entertainment
The hotel has two on-site restaurants: Blackbird serves Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with Pacific Ocean views, and Goat Tree offers casual all-day dining with pastries, breakfast, and cold-pressed juices. The Society, a wine bar on the corner, provides wine flights and a wine club. Evening entertainment includes live music and happy hour at the hotel's bar.
Wellness & Spa
Majorelle spa offers bespoke wellness treatments including massages, facials, body scrubs, and wraps in a space with a steam room, salon, and indoor/outdoor lounge. The spa also provides spa and wellness packages, yoga classes, and a full-service salon with hair and nail care. An outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness center are available for guest use.
- Architecture: Moroccan-inspired design by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
- Dining: 2 restaurants - Blackbird (Mediterranean) & Goat Tree (casual all-day)
- Wellness: Majorelle spa with steam room, salon, and indoor/outdoor lounge
- Location: Next to Funk Zone, 300 ft from Kunin Wines, steps from beach
- Recreation: Custom-built bicycles, rooftop pool, shuttle service
- Awards: Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards winner
Rooms and availability
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Max:15 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
Facilities
Main facilities
additional cost
On-site parking lot
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Free shuttle service
Fitness center
Rooftop pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room view
- Sea view
- Courtyard view
- Mountain view
- Ocean view
- Partial View
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hotel Californian
| 💵 Lowest room price | 759 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 12.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Santa Barbara, SBA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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