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Restaurant
Designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels
Lobby sitting area
Couples treatment room(s), steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Bicycling

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 51 sq m
  • 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
  • 51 sq m
  • 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
  • 119 sq m
  • 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
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 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
  • 46 sq m
  • 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
  • 46 sq m
  • 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)
  • 46 sq m
  • 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
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 62 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 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
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 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
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Accessible (Magellan)

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

Suite, Accessible (Magellan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Alcazar)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Hotel Californian

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-per-view films.

Bathrooms include baths 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 bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

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

The on-site 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.
Hotel Californian's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy features like 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Drinking and dining options include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, facials or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 9 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 3-minute drive from Santa Barbara County Courthouse
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hotel Californian offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the luxury Hotel Californian. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (USD 65 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 250.00 per accommodation, 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 75 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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 to 22 for adults and USD 5 to 18 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 65 per night
  • 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 720 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 962 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

THOMAS

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

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

michael loyola

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

Karen R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the property, not a fan of shower curtains, will request glass shower in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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

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