Hotel Californian - Santa Barbara

$$$$||View on mapSanta Barbara, United States of America36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America|
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Hotel Californian - Santa Barbara
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.5
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Staff9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples41%
Families30%
Business12%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.5
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Staff9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples41%
Families30%
Business12%
Groups11%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel at additional cost.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:126
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Rooms and availability

Standard Queen Room
  • Max:
    15 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
City King Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
Villa
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Paid Wi-Fi

additional cost

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Free shuttle service

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

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
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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

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
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