Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel near the beach

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Hotel Californian

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Overview of Hotel Californian

9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Santa Barbara.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationFinney's Crafthouse1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Station4 min walk
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)15 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite (Magellan)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian is located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, and is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Longboard's Grill - 6 min walk
  • Chad’s - 6 min walk
  • Fishouse - 3 min walk
  • Biergarten - 2 min walk
  • Finney's Crafthouse - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

Luxury hotel located in Santa Barbara Beach
Located close to Santa Barbara Harbor, Hotel Californian provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a Swedish massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 onsite 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, meeting rooms, and massage treatment rooms
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the 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
  • Self parking on site (USD 48 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 48 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • 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
  • 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

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

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:

  • Resort fee: USD 42 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 8–22 for adults, and USD 5–18 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 48 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48 per night
  • 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 48 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 48 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?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Harbor. Stearns Wharf and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Hotel Californian Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 814 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 814 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 814 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 814 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 814 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

Michelle, Maple Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property and staff were very friendly. Check in was great and and the room was ready upon arrival. The decor is fabulous and the bathroom and bed a dream! Room service was quick, hot and delicious! The only negative is the lack of any stores in the area so come stocked if you want cheaper options than those provided in the mini bar. There are a million restaurants in and around the hotel so you will not lack dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sun, Albany

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle, Clearwater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property but somewhat over-priced considering how difficult it was to find ice, coffee, and get room temperature right. It’s like Santa Barbara: expensive doesn’t automatically get you great value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love love loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend in Santa Barbara
Beautiful, spacious and clean room. Hotel location is perfect -- a block to the beach and great restaurants and bars within feet of the hotel plus, plenty more to choose from by simply walking up State Street. The Goat Tree restaurant which is part of the hotel was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023