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Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Stearns Wharf

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant
Reception
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara City College11 min walk
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)15 min drive

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

9.8/10 Exceptional
  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 670 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

9/10 Wonderful
  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 550 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 640 sq ft
  • Ocean 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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Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Suite (Magellan)

  • 1280 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 550 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 (Granada)

  • 550 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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

  • 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)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel, you'll find Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Longboard's Grill - 6 min walk
  • Chad’s - 6 min walk
  • Fishouse - 3 min walk
  • Validation Ale - 4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

5-star beach hotel near Stearns Wharf
Hotel Californian offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Californian. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 48 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 48 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 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
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 42 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8–22 for adults, and USD 5–18 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 48 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48 per night
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Californian to the airport?

Hotel Californian is 10.7 mi (16-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Californian?

As of May 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Californian on May 23, 2024 start from $729.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Californian have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Californian.

How close is Hotel Californian to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from East Beach and 1.1 mi (5-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Californian offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Californian, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 22 for adults, USD 5 and 18 for children.

Is there a casino at Hotel Californian?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Californian?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Californian?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 48 per night, and valet parking for USD 48 per night.

Does Hotel Californian have a pool?

Hotel Californian features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Californian have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Hotel Californian have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Hotel Californian to downtown Santa Barbara?

Hotel Californian is 1.1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Hotel Californian Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 823 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Maple Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property and staff were very friendly. Check in was great and and the room was ready upon arrival. The decor is fabulous and the bathroom and bed a dream! Room service was quick, hot and delicious! The only negative is the lack of any stores in the area so come stocked if you want cheaper options than those provided in the mini bar. There are a million restaurants in and around the hotel so you will not lack dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Humar Ambiya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sun, Albany

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle, Clearwater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property but somewhat over-priced considering how difficult it was to find ice, coffee, and get room temperature right. It’s like Santa Barbara: expensive doesn’t automatically get you great value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love love loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023