Hotel Californian

36 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA

Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara’s premier urban destination, continues to redefine luxury in the American Riviera. Featuring dazzling spaces from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the 121-room iconoclastic enclave – part history, part imagination and all Californian – continues to drive the revitalization of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone while upending conventional expectations.

Just steps from the beach and with oceanfront views and the backdrop of the Santa Ynez mountains, Hotel Californian will make your visit to Santa Barbara unforgettable. Living up to its reputation as the front door of the vibrant Funk Zone, a stay at Hotel Californian gives you the perfect opportunity to ditch the car and wander through this exciting Santa Barbara neighborhood.

Whether you wish to sip and savor your way through the city or you have your sights set on more extravagant excursions, the expected and unexpected are never far from Hotel Californian.

Hotel Californian

36 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Amenities

Overview

Accommodations - General
Number of double beds:
23
Number of single beds:
98
100% Smoke Free:
Yes
1-Bedroom Units:
Yes
2-Bedroom Units:
Yes
AAA Discount:
Yes
AAA Rated:
Yes
Non-smoking Rooms:
Yes
Parking Charge:
Yes
Pet Friendly:
Yes
Resort:
Yes
Suites Available:
Yes
Shuttle service to Downtown:
Yes
Accommodations - In-Room
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Alarm Clock:
Yes
Cable:
Yes
Coffee and/or Tea Maker:
Yes
Complimentary Newspapers:
Yes
Data Ports:
Yes
Fireplaces In Some Rooms:
Yes
Hair Dryer:
Yes
High Speed Wireless Internet:
Yes
In-Room Safe:
Yes
Iron & Ironing Board:
Yes
Mini Bar:
Yes
Movies:
Yes
Roll-in Showers:
Yes
Room Service:
Yes
Television:
Yes
Accommodations - On-Site
A/V on site:
Yes
Bicycles Available:
Yes
Business Services:
Yes
Concierge:
Yes
Exercise/Fitness Facilities:
Yes
Hot Tub:
Yes
Internet - Wireless:
Yes
Laundry Service/Drycleaning:
Yes
Meeting Facilities on site:
Yes
Outdoor Dining:
Yes
Outdoor Event Venues:
Yes
Pool:
Yes
Restaurant:
Yes
Spa:
Yes
Full Bar/Lounge:
Yes
Dining and Nightlife
Full Bar:
Yes
Beer & Wine:
Yes
Breakfast:
Yes
Brunch:
Yes
Dinner:
Yes
Entertainment:
Yes
Group Dining:
Yes
Happy Hour:
Yes
Late Night:
Yes
Live Music:
Yes
Lunch:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Private Room Available:
Yes
Reservations Accepted:
Yes
Take Out:
Yes
Shopping
Boutique/Shop:
Yes
Full-Service Restaurants:
Yes
Parking:
Yes

Details

Accessibility
ADA Accessible:
Yes
Wheelchair:
Yes
General
Cancellation Policy:
Yes
Check-In Time:
4:00PM
Check-Out Time:
12:00PM
Directions:
Hotel Californian is located 10 miles, or 15 minutes, from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport which currently offers non-stop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Chicago (starting June 2020). For those driving in, Hotel Californian is a scenic two-hour drive from downtown Los Angeles. Or for those who want to leave the car at home, kick back and enjoy the scenic and relaxing coastal route, the Santa Barbara Amtrak station is one block from the hotel.
Reservation Required:
Yes
Total Units:
121
Type of Bedding:
King, Queen, Double
Pricing
Discounts:
AAA, Group Discount
Payment Methods Accepted:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Master Card, Visa
Price Range Maximum:
$899
Price Range Minimum:
$399
Ratings
AAA:
4

Group Dining

General
Restaurant URL:
Hours of Operation:
5:00PM - 11:00PM
Max Indoor Capacity:
60
Max Outdoor Capacity:
28
Total Max Capacity:
88
Available For Buy-Out:
Yes
Entertainment Available:
Yes
Disabled Access:
Yes
Full Bar:
Yes
Wine & Beer:
Yes
Meals Served:
Dinner
Pricing
Dining Cost:
Moderate, High

Tour and Travel

Amenities
Handicap Accessible:
Yes
Baggage Handling:
Yes
Luggage Storage:
Yes
Restaurant Facilities on Premises:
Yes

Special Offers


Receive Your 3rd Night Free at Hotel Californian!

Linger longer in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. For a limited time, when you pay for two nights, receive your third night free. Enjoy one more day to soak in the 360-degree views of the Pacific Coastline and the Santa Ynez Mountains from the rooftop pool, or sip on spectacular wines in The Society: State & Mason. Another night in paradise awaits.

Terms and Conditions: Offer valid through December 31, 2025. Booking must be made on Hotel Californian’s website using promo code VSB. Offer is subject to availability and blackout dates. Rate plan is fully pre-paid, non-refundable and non-cancelable. Full deposit will be charged at the time of booking. A three-night minimum length of stay is required. This rate cannot be combined with any other offers nor applicable to group bookings.

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Special Events


Majorelle Saturday Sessions
May 24, 2025
Time:
Location: Hotel Californian

Join Hannah for a 45-minute total body burn with Cardio Sculpt. This body weight cardio class will leave you feeling energized and ready…


Movies on Mirador: Top Gun
May 25, 2025
Time:
Location: Hotel Californian

Experience movie magic on the rooftop of Hotel Californian. Join us on Mirador rooftop every Sunday night in May and June as we appreciate…


Majorelle Saturday Sessions
May 31, 2025
Time:
Location: Hotel Californian

Join Rachel for an energizing full-body cardio sculpt class, Recharge: Cardio Sculpt with Rachel McClusky. This class will feature…


Movies on Mirador: Vertigo
June 1, 2025
Time:
Location: Hotel Californian

Experience movie magic on the rooftop of Hotel Californian. Join us on Mirador rooftop every Sunday night in May and June as we appreciate…


Movies on Mirador: True Grit
June 8, 2025
Time:
Location: Hotel Californian

Experience movie magic on the rooftop of Hotel Californian. Join us on Mirador rooftop every Sunday night in May and June as we appreciate…



Movies on Mirador: Wicked
June 15, 2025
Time:
Location: Hotel Californian

Experience movie magic on the rooftop of Hotel Californian. Join us on Mirador rooftop every Sunday night in May and June as we appreciate…



Movies on Mirador: Casablanca
June 22, 2025
Time:
Location: Hotel Californian

Experience movie magic on the rooftop of Hotel Californian. Join us on Mirador rooftop every Sunday night in May and June as we appreciate…