Hotel Californian
36 State Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 214 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff was friendly and helpful in every encounter; front desk, room, valet, pool, bar - everyone. Amazingly comfortable room.

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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 328 feet from Hotel Californian, while Santa Barbara Wine Collective is 656 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 8.7 mi from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- WiFi in all areas
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Bar

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See what guests loved the most:
- Michael
United States of America
“The staff was friendly and helpful in every encounter; front desk, room, valet, pool, bar - everyone. Amazingly comfortable room.” - Greg
United States of America
“Loved everything about the hotel and the spa and massage were exceptional” - Brad
United States of America
“The dinner and ambience of Blackbird was incredible. The room is gorgeous. Staff was friendly. Jason at Blackbird was the most amazing.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Goat Tree
- CuisineAmerican • Mediterranean
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
Amenities of Hotel CalifornianGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- WiFi in all areas
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- 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
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids (tactile signs)
- Visual aids (Braille)
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised 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
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- 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
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- SaunaAdditional charge
- English
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- 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
- Makeup services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Beach
- Spa facilities
- Swimming pool
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Californian on this page.
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The prices at Hotel Californian may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Hotel Californian is 1.1 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Hotel Californian has 2 restaurants:
- Goat Tree
- Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Hotel Californian include:
- Double
- Studio
- Suite
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Check-in at Hotel Californian is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.