Hotel Californian - Santa Barbara
34.413249, -119.6899547Overview
4-star beachfront hotel in Santa Barbara with a rooftop pool and Moroccan-inspired design
Dining
The Hotel Californian Santa Barbara operates two on-site restaurants. Goat Tree serves casual all-day fare with pastries, baked goods, a full breakfast menu, and cold-pressed juices. Blackbird offers Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Funk Zone. The hotel also houses Society: State and Mason, a wine bar that hosts tastings from local vineyards.
Wellness & Pool
The Californian hotel's Majorelle spa provides a steam room, a salon, and both indoor and outdoor lounge areas for relaxation. The heated outdoor pool sits on the rooftop, offering views of the coastline and is open year-round. Guests also have access to a fitness centre, a hot tub, sauna, and booked spa treatments such as massages, body wraps, and facials.
Location & Activities
The Californian in Santa Barbara sits one block from the beach and directly in the Funk Zone, home to art galleries, shops, and the Urban Wine Trail. Kunin Wines is 100 metres from the hotel, and the Santa Barbara Wine Collective is 200 metres away. Guests can borrow custom-built bicycles to explore the neighbourhood, or use the hotel's shuttle service for trips within a 3 km radius.
Rooms & Design
Each guest room at the Hotel Californian mixes Spanish and Moroccan decorative elements created by designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine; some also have a balcony. A personalized turn-down service leaves local keepsakes, and allergy-free and soundproof rooms are available upon request.
Business & Events
The Californian hotel provides flexible meeting and banquet spaces for corporate events or private gatherings. A private rooftop deck can be reserved for events and relaxation. On-site business services include a business centre, fax/photocopying, and a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/out and luggage storage.
- Location: Steps from the beach and Funk Zone, walking distance to multiple wine tasting rooms
- Dining: Blackbird (Mediterranean-influenced), Goat Tree (all-day café), and Society wine bar
- Wellness: Majorelle spa with steam room, salon, and indoor/outdoor lounge; rooftop pool
- Rooms: Mix of Spanish and Moroccan styles by designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard
- Activities: Custom-built bicycles, hotel shuttle within 3 km, guided walking tours
- Pet-friendly: Pets allowed with pet bowls available
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 car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Free shuttle service
Fitness centre
Rooftop pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- 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 centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- 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 centre
- 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 | 644 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.2 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 20.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Santa Barbara, SBA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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