Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States

Hotel Californian, a 5-star Santa Barbara hotel designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, features a rooftop pool, a luxurious Turkish-inspired spa, and four distinctive dining venues. The property is located in the vibrant Funk Zone, well-known for its food and beverage scene and wine tasting rooms.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel offers 121 uniquely designed rooms that blend classic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with Moroccan influences. Notable accommodations include the spacious Alcazar Suite with ocean views and the one-bedroom Magellan Suite featuring a fireplace and sitting room.

Dining Options

Dining options include Blackbird, which offers a curated menu by Executive Chef Travis Watson, and The Society: State & Mason featuring wines from Foley Family Wines. Goat Tree provides casual all-day dining with Mediterranean influences, while Tan-Tan serves cocktails and snacks by the rooftop pool.

Leisure & Services

Hotel Californian provides a range of leisure amenities including a rooftop events deck, a luxurious spa with Moroccan-inspired treatments, and access to local wine tastings in the Funk Zone. The property also offers complimentary local transfers and a fitness center.

Business & Transportation

For business needs, the hotel features a 2850 square foot ballroom, five flexible meeting rooms, and event spaces with private patios. Transportation options include proximity to the Amtrak station and the availability of Tesla and standard EV car chargers on-site.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Room

Max:

2 persons

34 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

33 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Santa Barbara 1.2 km

Airports

Santa Barbara (SBA) 20.5 km

Presidente Itamar Franco (iza) 48.8 km

Train

Santa Barbara Amtrak300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 55 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

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 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

Location

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States

Map view

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States

City landmarks

Harbour

Stearns Wharf

620 m

Park

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

1.7 km

Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

2.3 km

Landmark

Santa Barbara Harbor

1.5 km

Landmark

Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum

1.5 km

Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

1.7 km

Museum

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

1.4 km

School

Santa Barbara City College

1.3 km

Landmark

Carriage and Western Art Museum

680 m

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

1.1 km

Park

Chase Palm Park

680 m

Museum

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

1.5 km

Museum

Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum

1.2 km

Park

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

1.5 km

Landmark

Santa Barbara Art Glass

1.6 km

Landmark

Los Banos Del Mar

2.0 km

Nearby

Museum

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

440 m

211 Stearns Wharf

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

440 m

Chapala St & Montecito Street

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

460 m

Winery

Santa Barbara Wine Collective

190 m

217 State St

Reagan Ranch Center

270 m

Park

Ambassador Park

410 m

Yanonali Street

Funk Zone

590 m

16 Helena Ave

Santa Barbara Surfing Museum

130 m

Beach

West Beach

420 m

Beach

Loquita Santa Barbara

230 m

216 East Yanonali Street

Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant

350 m

Winery

Municipal Winemakers

140 m

Store

Surf N Wear's The Beach House

80 m

409 State St

Faith Mission

530 m

Restaurants

Finney's

50 m

35 State St Suite A

Blackbird

90 m

36 State St

The Lark

220 m

131 Anacapa St Suite A

Santa Barbara FisHouse

290 m

101 E Cabrillo Blvd

Santo Mezcal

130 m

119 State St

Bluewater Grill

170 m

15 East Cabrillo Avenue

Oku

180 m

29 E Cabrillo Blvd

Lucky Penny

230 m

127 Anacapa Street

Helena Avenue Bakery

320 m

131 Anacapa St Ste C

Enterprise Fish Co

310 m

225 State Street

Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro

610 m

28 Anacapa St E

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