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Restaurant
Couples treatment rooms, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Lobby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $492
$431 nightly
$492 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22

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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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels

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)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Granada) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

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

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

Suite (Magellan)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn) | View from room

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)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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)

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

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)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina) | View from room

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)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

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

View all photos for Suite, Mobility Accessible (Magellan)

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

Suite, Mobility Accessible (Magellan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A breakfast tray with pancakes, fruit, and a croissant on a bed.

Suite (Alcazar)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Loft (Californian) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Loft (Californian)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Twin Bed (Malaga) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Malaga)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬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

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 premium satellite 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 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 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. 723 out of 967 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 967 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 967 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 967 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 967 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

esther

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Moti

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great valet and housekeeping services. Amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good to look at. Room was ok. Service good. Overall, nothing special for the price point. Restaurant was over-priced and average food. Cocktails were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff, beautiful property, and killer walk score. The overall decor was perfectly Santa Barbara. The rooftop pool and deck were fantastic for views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael loyola

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

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So luxurious, and the staff were outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room very modern furniture great bathroom service impeccable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! It was the perfect trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful hotel, close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegant. Quiet. Super comfortable. Excellent decor. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025