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Hotel Californian

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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.
A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a chess table.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.
A lobby with a central seating area, a patterned floor, and a decorative ceiling.
A restaurant interior with hexagonal patterned flooring, wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a menu board on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $735
$644 nightly
$735 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a bench.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

A hotel room with a bed, a green chair, a desk with drawers, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with a view.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows with a geometric pattern, a bedside table with a lamp, and a clock.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outside balcony.

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Magellan)

A hotel room with a minibar, a desk, a chair, a television, a large mirror, and a patterned wall.

Suite (Magellan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

  • Ocean view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of a building through the window.

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

A hotel room with a black headboard, white bedding, patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a clock.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

A room with a yellow armchair, a black floor lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

A hotel room with a bed, a green chair, a desk with drawers, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside table with a phone and a lamp, and a dark headboard.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a bedside lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 670 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a bench.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

A bed with a black and white patterned bedspread, a white pillow with a light pattern, and a dark headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows with a geometric pattern, a bedside table with a lamp, and a clock.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

A bed with a patterned pillow, a bedside table with a clock, and a wall with a geometric tile pattern.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

  • City view
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a building through a window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a patterned throw, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

  • City view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Mobility Accessible (Magellan)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a patterned throw, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Mobility Accessible (Magellan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Alcazar)

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a large mirror, and a star-shaped chandelier.

Suite (Alcazar)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Loft (Californian)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, patterned walls, and a window.

Loft (Californian)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Malaga Full Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

Malaga Full Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

A stay at Hotel Californian places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. .This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

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

Hotel Californian offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features concierge services, a hair salon, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Hotel Californian has 3 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 65 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 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 satellite premium 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
  • Phone
  • 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 250.00 per accommodation, 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 75.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverMastercardVisa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 74.23 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 65 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Hotel Californian Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 742 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and decoration. Amazing bed and pillows ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome time at hotel Californian there rooftop pool is great. All the restaurants which are all walking distance were delicious. Very friendly staff and great rooms with balcony views of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rooms and friendly staff; amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the concept and location, very expensive though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sogol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a great view from our room but hotel location & service was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant day at the Hotel Californian. I would highly recommend it. The location is perfect, and everyone who works there is very nice and helpful. We use the hot tub one day and pool and it was a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was the most comfortable we have ever slept in. One criticism: Shower needs a safety bar installed because there is nothing to hold on to and the floor is slippery when wet. Older folks like us need that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

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

10/10 Excellent

Marian

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at this beautiful and perfectly located property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kollbe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, kind, excellent service as expected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leydis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SĂşper, I loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and service. Everyone at this place is very attentive and very easy to communicate with. The valet is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless rooms and the beds were AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Piyush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Grear
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moti

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

10/10 Excellent

esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael loyola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Greta location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026