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 (100 meters) and the Santa Barbara Wine Collective (200 meters) 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, 100m 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:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Partial View
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Air conditioning
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Fireplace
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Air conditioning
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
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Mountain view
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Smoking
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Air conditioning
Essential information about Hotel Californian
| 💵 Lowest room price | 868 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 12.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Santa Barbara, SBA |
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