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Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Reception
Couples treatment rooms, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

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Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Mountain view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Magellan)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 119 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Granada) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to Santa Barbara Harbor, Hotel Californian provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. A garden, a hair salon, and a library are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a ballroom, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 121 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 55 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 22 for adults and USD 5 to 18 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 52.28 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 22 for adults, and USD 5 to 18 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 55 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Californian Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Californian have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Californian pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay and a fee of USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Californian?

Self parking is available for USD 55 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Californian?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Californian?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Californian located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Harbor. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Deep Sea are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Hotel Californian Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 885 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! It was the perfect trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique luxury with european style.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel & spa. Everyone on the staff was extremely helpful and nice. It’s walking distance from everything, beach and state street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Nice staff will return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and had requested early check-in prior to arrival. We got to the hotel around 1240 and I know early check-in’s are not guaranteed but the lady at the front desk told us that we will be able to check in very soon, and I mean very soon. We said no problem and went to have some lunch and then came backa couple of hours later and the room is still not ready.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great part of town. Easy access to restaurants, safe and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and property, close to the beach and close to all the restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, comfortable beds. Rooms were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location and Decor was perfect. First Class Experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great food and bar scene, tons of dining options near-by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning elegant beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful hotel, close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a very convenient location to walk to restaurants, the beach, wharf, and "salt cave"
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RODELON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing property and we will com back for more
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael loyola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great property close to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was gorgeous and staff were amazing! Lots of great dining options within walking distance as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful rooms, attentive staff and great location

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, beautiful, spacious rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexsander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
like it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Our stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room service closes too early though (8pm).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place to stay, but expensive

Great location. Everything was really nice. However not worth $1,090 a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the funk zone! Close to heaps of restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024