Hotel Californian
36 State Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 215 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
loved the Californian - honestly came from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara it was like a breath of fresh air !! chalk and cheese - anyway great hotel - good food nearby - great everything ! will come again !

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Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy several on-site dining options and take advantage of the on-site spa. Every air-conditioned guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, free toiletries and a desk. Some rooms also feature a balcony. The hotel has two locations where guests can dine. Goat Tree offers casual dining all day offering fresh local fare including pastries and baked goods, a full breakfast menu, and cold-pressed juices and coffee. Blackbird offers Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with the Pacific Ocean and Funk Zone as a backdrop. The hotel spa, Majorelle, offers a steam room, a salon, and an indoor and outdoor lounge. Kunin Wines is 100 metres from Hotel Californian, while Santa Barbara Wine Collective is 200 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 14 km from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- WiFi available in all areas
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Bar

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See what guests loved the most:
- Jem
United Kingdom
“loved the Californian - honestly came from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara it was like a breath of fresh air !! chalk and cheese - anyway great hotel - good food nearby - great everything ! will come again !” - Jonathan
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel in prime location for SB. Staff were excellent and naturally welcoming. Room was lovely and in very good condition. very child friendly hotel” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“We only stayed one night, and wish it could have been a week. A stunning hotel with great facilities and helpful staff. Hopefully will return soon.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Goat Tree
- CuisineAmerican • Mediterranean
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
Facilities of Hotel CalifornianGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- WiFi available in all areas
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performance
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids: Tactile signs
- Visual aids: Braille
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool with view
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- SaunaAdditional charge
- English
Sustainable initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Hotel Californian accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Hotel Californian
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Hotel Californian offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Evening entertainment
- Beachfront
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Fitness
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Walking tours
- Yoga classes
- Bike tours
- Full body massage
- Happy hour
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performance
- Couples massage
- Beauty Services
- Hand massage
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Make up services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair cut
- Hair colouring
- Hair styling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Beach
- Spa facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Californian on this page.
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Hotel Californian is 1.1 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Hotel Californian is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Hotel Californian may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Hotel Californian has 2 restaurants:
- Goat Tree
- Restaurant
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Room options at Hotel Californian include:
- Double
- Studio
- Suite