Hotel Californian 5 stars * * * * *

36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
  • Airport Distance
    17 km
  • Transfer Time
    15 mins
  • Resort Centre
    500 m

Further Hotel Information

Hotel Californian is a luxury 5 star hotel and is Santa Barbara’s premier urban destination in the American Riviera area. It is located just steps from the beach with oceanfront views and a beautiful backdrop of the Santa Ynez mountains. This hotel will make your visit to the Santa Barbara area really unforgettable.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is approximately 17km or a 15 minute drive from Hotel Californian. There are plenty of sights to visit within the area. Head to Santa Barbara Winery, Brooks Institute of Photography or Santa Barbara Museum of Art, all a short walk from the hotel. The beautiful East and West beaches are just 200 yards from the doors of the hotel.

Hotel Californian features dazzling spaces from the celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, it is part history, part imagination and Californian through and through. Majorelle, the spa, is decorated with Moroccan blue traditional tiles, windows and doorways. It gives guests the feel of tranquillity and helps to soothe and revitalise the mind, body and soul. Enjoy a spa treatment tailored to your needs including aromatherapy, salt massages, face & body treatments and a variety of massages.

The fitness centre provides equipment and services to keep you fit and healthy throughout your stay. Make use of the services including yoga classes, personal training sessions and meditation sessions. There is even an outdoor area where you can take your workout sessions outside.

Hotel Californian has large event spaces to host meetings, both corporate and private. It has a 2,850 square foot ballroom, 4,500 square foot plaza and a 3,670 square foot rooftop event deck. The rooftop deck & pool has panoramic views of Santa barbara beachfront and the towering Santa Ynez mountains. Enjoy a cocktail as you host your own private event.

Goat Tree is an all day al fresco cafe serving fresh, local fare with a Mediterranean influence. It offers outdoor seating in the heart of State Street. The Blackbird Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant serves handcrafted cocktails, local wines, beer and light bites. Tantan Poolside is a dining area serving handcrafted cocktails, snacks and appetisers with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It is the perfect rooftop pool in Santa Barbara to relax and unwind.

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

4.5 958 reviews
Excellent
639
Very good
114
Average
84
Poor
69
Terrible
52
Location
5.0
Sleep Quality
4.5
Rooms
4.5
Service
4.0
Value
4.0
Cleanliness
4.5

About Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian is a luxury 5 star hotel and is Santa Barbara’s premier urban destination in the American Riviera area. It is located just steps from the beach with oceanfront views and a beautiful backdrop of the Santa Ynez mountains. This hotel will make your visit to the Santa Barbara area really unforgettable.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is approximately 17km or a 15 minute drive from Hotel Californian. There are plenty of sights to visit within the area. Head to Santa Barbara Winery, Brooks Institute of Photography or Santa Barbara Museum of Art, all a short walk from the hotel. The beautiful East and West beaches are just 200 yards from the doors of the hotel.

Hotel Californian features dazzling spaces from the celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, it is part history, part imagination and Californian through and through. Majorelle, the spa, is decorated with Moroccan blue traditional tiles, windows and doorways. It gives guests the feel of tranquillity and helps to soothe and revitalise the mind, body and soul. Enjoy a spa treatment tailored to your needs including aromatherapy, salt massages, face & body treatments and a variety of massages.

The fitness centre provides equipment and services to keep you fit and healthy throughout your stay. Make use of the services including yoga classes, personal training sessions and meditation sessions. There is even an outdoor area where you can take your workout sessions outside.

Hotel Californian has large event spaces to host meetings, both corporate and private. It has a 2,850 square foot ballroom, 4,500 square foot plaza and a 3,670 square foot rooftop event deck. The rooftop deck & pool has panoramic views of Santa barbara beachfront and the towering Santa Ynez mountains. Enjoy a cocktail as you host your own private event.

Goat Tree is an all day al fresco cafe serving fresh, local fare with a Mediterranean influence. It offers outdoor seating in the heart of State Street. The Blackbird Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant serves handcrafted cocktails, local wines, beer and light bites. Tantan Poolside is a dining area serving handcrafted cocktails, snacks and appetisers with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It is the perfect rooftop pool in Santa Barbara to relax and unwind.

Accommodation

The rooms and suites, by celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, at Hotel Californian feature stunning Moroccan designs with hand painted ceramic tiles, deep bath and a private shower. The bedding and amenities are custom made and comfortable. Sit back and admire the beautiful views of the courtyards, oceanfront and paseos.

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

4.5 958 reviews
Excellent
639
Very good
114
Average
84
Poor
69
Terrible
52
Location
5.0
Sleep Quality
4.5
Rooms
4.5
Service
4.0
Value
4.0
Cleanliness
4.5

Entertainment & Activities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Gym
  • Lounge
  • Loungers
  • Parasols
  • Sun Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Twin beds
  • Double Beds
  • Mini Bar
  • Hairdryer

Hotel Facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurants
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Bar
  • Concierge Services
  • Conference Facilities
  • Meeting Facilities