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Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova) | Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 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)
  • 119 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • 46 sq m
  • 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)

  • 46 sq m
  • 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)

  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • 46 sq m
  • 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)

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel places you steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and within a 5-minute walk of West Beach. Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
  • SB Biergarten
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
  • Santa Barbara FisHouse
  • Validation Ale

About this property

Hotel Californian

5-star beach hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo
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 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.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Kid's club (free)
  • 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
  • Terrace
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 60 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

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 provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 62.81 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 60 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 60 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

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
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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. 695 out of 932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 932 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

Felipe, New York

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

8/10 Good

Scott

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

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel truly sucked. The service was poor, restaurant & bar closed on a holiday weekend. Had to order room service that didn’t have a full bar - ordered $100 champagne that was served in a plastic pitcher with no top and warm. Waiter didn’t even pour for us. Took 30 min to receive towels at the pool and security failed to recognize us as guests and tried to deny us entry. $1200 per night? Sucked really badly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gabby (manager) and the rest of her staff did everything to make our 10th wedding anniversary something special. I truly plan on making this trip to SB and staying at Hotel Californian an annual trip. The proximity to the beach was incredible. The rooftop pool has an incredible view. I took my time selecting a hotel that would make this a special weekend. And there was definitely some concern prior to arriving that my expectations would not be met. But with Gabby’s guidance, our stay felt special and classy. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham, Scottsdale

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Julian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiananmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us feel welcome from the time we arrived to when we checked out. Very accommodating and polite. We had a great little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Comfortable bed nice art work, first rate liquors, coffee snacks. Pleasant staff. Great location.
Panoramic view.
View of the ocean.
Nice art.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Svetlana, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ripsime

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was super friendly and exceptional and the rooms gorgeous! Big and spacious, white marble bathrooms, the most comfy bed and bedding. Loved everything about it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

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

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Milind

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first visit to the area and our first stay at Hotel Californian. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The hotel offers excellent value, impeccable cleanliness, and attentive service. The property is stylish and well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gino

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has got to be one of the worst trips I've ever been on.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025