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Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
Travelers can cycle along the coast or enjoy spa treatments by day at this beachside retreat, then savor evening meals at one of three restaurants

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Hotel Californian on Santa Barbara Beach offers a rooftop terrace, poolside bar, coffee shop, nearby cycling, and spa treatments from manicures to detox wraps. The helpful staff and proximity to Santa Barbara Harbor earn consistently positive reviews.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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 (Almeria)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Suite (Magellan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 119 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

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(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 62 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 46 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)

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • 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 (Cordova)

  • City view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Hotel Californian is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Butterfly Beach and Santa Ynez Valley reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • blue sky over Santa Barbara coastline
    West Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
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    Stearns Wharf
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
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    Santa Barbara Harbor
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
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    Santa Barbara City College
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • SB Biergarten
    4 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Chad’s
    6 min walk
  • The Harbor Restaurant
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Californian. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial 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 along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a front-desk safe, and a ballroom
  • Games, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 60 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 62.81 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 60 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 60 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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?

Self parking is available for USD 60 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 60 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 West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Deep Sea are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Californian Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 936 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, friendly staff, and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, staff, pool, restaurant, location were all fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good to look at. Room was ok. Service good. Overall, nothing special for the price point. Restaurant was over-priced and average food. Cocktails were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the design and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. Location is perfect. We loved our stay here and would definitely recommend it. We had the king size bed and literally melted to sleep, it was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great valet and housekeeping services. Amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautiful, and the hotel is in a great location. We got an early check-in, always nice. Lots of restaurants in the area. Easy walk to the wharf and beach. Going the opposite direction on State St., you come to the busy area of State St. Further on down (10 min. drive), you come to lower State St. with a calmer vibe of restaurants and shops. Wish we had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegant. Quiet. Super comfortable. Excellent decor. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room very modern furniture great bathroom service impeccable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So luxurious, and the staff were outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first visit to the area and our first stay at Hotel Californian. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The hotel offers excellent value, impeccable cleanliness, and attentive service. The property is stylish and well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

On kui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Location, excellent service ！ we will come again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gabby (manager) and the rest of her staff did everything to make our 10th wedding anniversary something special. I truly plan on making this trip to SB and staying at Hotel Californian an annual trip. The proximity to the beach was incredible. The rooftop pool has an incredible view. I took my time selecting a hotel that would make this a special weekend. And there was definitely some concern prior to arriving that my expectations would not be met. But with Gabby’s guidance, our stay felt special and classy. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

Christopher

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

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

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

Daniel R

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