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Hotel Californian

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Reception
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service
$503
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(6 reviews)
  • 640 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • 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)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Suite (Magellan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla) | 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 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 670 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

  • 550 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Californian

5-star hotel in Santa Barbara Beach
Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Californian's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
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 along with free local calls (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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Californian features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Hotel Californian is a smoke-free property.

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 55 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 200.00 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 50.0 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 51.39 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 55 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 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
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