Hotel Californian

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36 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
4
Northstar
5

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

Total meeting space23,780 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms16
Largest room2,850 sq. ft.
Second largest room1,546 sq. ft.
Space (Outdoor)12,670 sq. ft.
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Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms121
Single (1 bed)97
Double (2 beds)24
Suites3
Occupancy rate12.195%

Local Attractions

Djinn Library Bar

Nightlife
In the simplest terms, djinn are genies. However, to reduce them down to a cartoon image would merely scratch the surface of their role in Moroccan lore. Djinn are mischievous spirits - not necessarily good, not necessarily bad. Some are confined to a bottle due to reprehensible acts, though the word’s similarity to a bottle of mischievous alcohol that causes one to commit reprehensible acts is merely a coincidence . . . or is it? Taste our one-of-a-kind cocktails and learn for yourself what happens next at this Santa Barbara bar.
36 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club

Recreation
8 mi. away
For more than a hundred years, polo aficionados and socialites alike have flocked to Santa Barbara to compete and celebrate with panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Pacific Ocean. This pristine seaside facility is Santa Barbara’s most iconic expression of the American Riviera, making it the ideal location to see and be seen.
3300 Via Real
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Isla Boutique

Shopping
The fruits of iconoclasm make life worth living. At Isla, explore an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, art and home décor sourced from the American Riviera and around the world. Browse luxury apparel and accessories from renowned designers including Stuart Weitzman, James Perse, Figue and Nick Fouquet. Isla is a lifestyle boutique curated by Maris Collective that resists definition and unapologetically rejects the status quo. Visit and let us help you find your island.
36 STATE STREET
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

Santa Ynez & Los Olivos Wine Growing Regions

Recreation
45 minutes away
With the Santa Ynez Mountains as the only east-west traverse along the Pacific Coast between Alaska and Chile, Santa Barbara is uniquely situated in close proximity to the fertile valleys, which possess the ideal weather and soil conditions for producing some of the world’s greatest wines. Only 45 minutes’ drive from the city, one can experience the uniquely extensive diversity of grapes and world famous wine makers the region has to offer..

Urban Wine Trail

Recreation
2 blocks away
Stretching over two distinct neighborhoods - the up-and-coming, vibrant Funk Zone and the historic Presidio Neighborhood, the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail is home to over twenty wine tasting rooms.
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101

Ganna Walska Lotusland

Park
5 mi. away
The dreamscape of legendary iconoclast and recreational gardener Ganna Walksa, the Lotusland gardens are situated on the foothills of Santa Barbara. The 37 acre wonderland has over 3000 types of plants from all around the world. Lotusland offers docent led, reservation only tours, taking visitors through the garden's vast selection of gardens.
695 Ashley Rd
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Santa Barbara Waterfront

Recreation
1 block away
A deep sea of adventure awaits you at the sweeping landscapes of the Santa Barbara Waterfront. Allow our knowledgeable concierge to curate an adventure that suits your unique style. Reward your body with a day of basking in the sun and crisp ocean air enjoying the plethora of outdoor activities available to you from kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or surfing. Stroll over to the historic Stearns Wharf where you can explore the iconic eateries along the pier. End the perfect day by getting aboard a cruise on the harbor and savor a local wine while taking in the sunset-soaked views of the American Riviera.
Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101

More

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.

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