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Excellent260 reviews

Hotel Californian

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

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About the stay

Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy several on-site dining options and take advantage of the on-site spa. Every air-conditioned guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, free toiletries and a desk. Some rooms also feature a balcony. The hotel has two locations where guests can dine. Goat Tree offers casual dining all day offering fresh local fare including pastries and baked goods, a full breakfast menu, and cold-pressed juices and coffee. Blackbird offers Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with the Pacific Ocean and Funk Zone as a backdrop. The hotel spa, Majorelle, offers a steam room, a salon, and an indoor and outdoor lounge. Kunin Wines is 328 feet from Hotel Californian, while Santa Barbara Wine Collective is 656 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 8.7 mi from the hotel.

What you will find here

Restaurant(s)
Tour services
balcony/terrace
Golf Course
Fitness center
Massage services
Spa services
Snorkeling
Hair/Beauty Salon
Happy Hour
Laundry services
24-hour security
Electric vehicle charging station
yoga room
Spa/sauna
Stay Details
  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 12:00
Safety
  • Security 24h

Not available for selected dates

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Recommendations and reviews

8.4
Excellent
Sarahyoung couple
7
Good
Jul 2025
Good

Lovely hotel, nice roof top pool

Craigyoung couple
8
Very Good
Jun 2025
Beautiful hotel in fantastic location...

The room is beautifully appointed and the hotel is located in the best possible location.

The cups in the room were not washed when the room was cleaned. The so called restaurant was short on 4 dishes and had a limited menu. For such a beautiful hotel there should be a fine dining restaurant.

Amiryoung couple
10
Exceptional
Jun 2025
Exceptional
Nickyoung couple
8
Very Good
Jun 2025
Great location - nice hotel...

Great location with hotel spread across three buildings at the end of state street and near Stearn’s pier - location is good and just one block from the water

Honestly overpriced for what we paid along the PCH - unsure if that is time of year or just Santa Barbara

Jakeyoung couple
9
Wonderful
Jun 2025
Superb
Ritayoung couple
5
Fair
Jun 2025
Passable

Decor

Poor Communication, lacking staff experience and poor customer service

Christophgroup
7
Good
May 2025
Good
Dominicsolo traveller
10
Exceptional
Apr 2025
Exceptional
Francisfamily with young children
8
Very Good
Apr 2025
Very good
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