Hotel Californian
Ratings
Awards
2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards - 2nd Best Hotel in Santa Barbara 2019 US News - #1 in Best Hotels in Santa Barbara 2019 US News - #13 in Best Hotels in California 2019 US News - #65 in Best Hotels in the US 2018 Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List 2018 Travel + Leisure The It List Best New Hotels in the World 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – 6th Best Hotel in Southern California 2018 Boutique Design Gold Key Award – Best Guestroom – Luxury
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Venue accessibility
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
Getting Here
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, Sacramento and Chicago. 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.
Parking
- Paid parking$48.00 / day
- Valet parking$48.00 / day
Distance from airport
10.6 mi. from venue
Hotel Californian Meeting Space
Guest Rooms
Local Attractions
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
Santa Ynez & Los Olivos Wine Growing Regions
Santa Barbara Waterfront
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HOTEL: Hotel Californian is located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California which has been crowned the “American Riviera.” We are an urban resort located just steps from the beach and adjacent to the Funk Zone, Santa Barbara’s budding arts & wine district, providing a vibrant night life and seriously casual ambiance. Guests can enjoy a leisurely stroll down to the beach and Stearns Wharf as well as to wine tasting rooms, restaurants and boutiques. 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. The meticulously restored Spanish Colonial Revival architectural gem is completely new from the ground up and features dazzling spaces with mid-century Moorish décor from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The rooftop pool deck offers panoramic views of the iconic Santa Barbara beachfront and the towering Santa Ynez mountains. GUESTROOMS: Each of our 121 intricately-designed and luxurious guest rooms and suites, many with balcony views of the ocean and mountain, intertwine classic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with Moroccan influences and rare custom furnishings - exhibiting the glamour of modern nostalgia. SPA: Majorelle is an urban sanctuary offering an intimate, bespoke and restorative experience. The Turkish inspired 2,500 square-foot spa features 4 treatment rooms. Standout features include an exotic, geometric blue-and-white tile lounge, a soothing private courtyard with a fountain, and a steam room. DINING: Classic meets contemporary at Blackbird, our signature bar and restaurant, featuring inventive cocktails and local wines paired with exquisite Mediterranean-influenced, locally sourced, and hyper-seasonal cuisine. In Santa Barbara's first year of inclusion into the Michelin Guide, Blackbird has been recommended with L'Assiette Michelin. MEETINGS & EVENTS: For your clients considering a group, social or corporate event, the jaw-dropping 2,850 square foot Alhambra Ballroom is the pinnacle of Hotel Californian's unmatched meeting spaces. Both the ballroom and foyer are decadently covered in beautiful black & white Moroccan tile, promising a dazzling experience for every guest. Set next to the 4,500 square foot Court of Califia event lawn, the ballroom and outdoor space are ready to accommodate any event, from rehearsal dinner to full-on extravaganza. Additional meeting spaces include an executive boardroom and four breakout rooms with private patios, perfect for corporate meetings and exclusive retreats.
Facility Restrictions
GUESTROOMS: (94) Single Bed (King or Queen) Rooms (24) Double Queen Bed Rooms (2) One Bedroom Suites (1) Presidential Suite MEETING & EVENT SPACE: The hotel has approximately 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. The main ballroom, Alhambra, is 2,850 and divisible into three sections, which can be combined: Alhambra I - 1,440 sq. ft. Alhambra II - 740 sq. ft. Alhambra III - 670 sq. ft. Adjacent to the Alhambra Ballroom is the Court of Califia outdoor event lawn, which is 4,500 sq. ft. Above Alhambra is the stunning Serena rooftop deck with views of the Santa Barbara beach front and Santa Ynez mountains. Serena Rooftop Event Deck is 3,670 sq. ft. In addition to the Alhambra Ballroom and outdoor event space, there are (4) breakout meeting spaces: Flynn - 520 sq. ft. Chaplin - 660 sq. ft. (Divides into two with air wall: Chaplin A: 330 sq. ft., Chaplin B: 330 sq. ft.) Fairbanks: 770 sq. ft. Pickford Boardroom: 350 sq. ft.
Additional Information
If you are interested in paddle boarding, kayaking, horseback riding or other group activities such as a sunset sail, team building or wine tasting, allow us to connect you with our recommended partners.