Hotel Californian

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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January 2026

February 2026

Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Hotel Californian (Santa Barbara)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated - Hotel Californian (Santa Barbara)

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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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Spa
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Gym

Room options

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Dec 31 - Jan 1

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

42 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

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Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

42 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

Exceptional

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Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

42 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

59 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

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Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

51 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

51 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite (Magellan)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

119 sq m
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

46 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

46 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

46 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

46 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

46 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

46 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

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Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

62 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

42 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

46 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

46 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

51 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

46 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

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

About the area

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Barbara City College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 4 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪SB Biergarten - ‬2 min walk
‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬8 min walk
‪Flor De Maiz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo

Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Californian. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a Swedish massage or a body scrub at the on-site 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 sunloungers
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, tour/ticket information and a lift
A front desk safe, a porter/bellboy and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 121 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.

Extra amenities include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths 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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includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Covered parking on site (USD 55 per night)
Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site valet and self parking
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 cot
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 centre
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
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
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 cot
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Pay films

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

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

Resort fee: USD 51.39 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
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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Californian located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel is located near the airport, just steps away from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and West Beach. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Hotel Californian Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Marian

16 Dec, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room, staff, pool, restaurant, location were all fantastic!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

4 Nov, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Spotless rooms and the beds were AMAZING

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moti

1 Nov, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love the design and location.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

11 Nov, 2025

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

Ryan

27 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel, with some amazing Spanish architectural influences in the design. 10/10 would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

10 Sept, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

14 Oct, 2025

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

Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

24 Sept, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean room very modern furniture great bathroom service impeccable

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

8 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

24 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The best hotel in Santa Barbara. Great attentive and friendly staff. The premises take you away to Caribbean paradise feeling.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

19 Jul, 2025

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

It was a lovely hotel

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

6 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great room! Comfortable bed nice art work, first rate liquors, coffee snacks. Pleasant staff. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

25 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

So luxurious, and the staff were outstanding!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

28 Jul, 2025

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

The staff was super friendly and exceptional and the rooms gorgeous! Big and spacious, white marble bathrooms, the most comfy bed and bedding. Loved everything about it!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiananmen

11 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff made us feel welcome from the time we arrived to when we checked out. Very accommodating and polite. We had a great little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

1 Apr, 2025

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

Clifford

30 Aug, 2025

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

Craig

18 Jun, 2025

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