Hotel Californian on Santa Barbara Beach offers a rooftop terrace, poolside bar, coffee shop, nearby cycling, and spa treatments from manicures to detox wraps. The helpful staff and proximity to Santa Barbara Harbor earn consistently positive reviews.
Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Hotel Californian is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
What's nearby
Stearns Wharf
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Santa Barbara Harbor
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Santa Barbara City College
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Reagan Ranch Center
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station
8 min walk
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
17 min drive
Restaurants
SB Biergarten
4 min walk
Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
2 min walk
Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
4 min walk
Chad’s
6 min walk
The Harbor Restaurant
6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Californian
Luxury family-friendly hotel near Santa Barbara Bowl
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Californian. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. A garden, a hair salon, and a library are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, a ballroom, and meeting rooms
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 121 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Daily housekeeping and desks
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Covered valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 22 for adults and USD 5 to 18 for children
3 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Couples/private dining
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Games
Gym
Library
Outdoor pool
Private wine tours
Wine tasting room
Wine tours
Family friendly
Children's games
Free children's club
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
4 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Steam room
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 buildings
4 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 2017
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Food and drink
Champagne service
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 62.81 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Additional inclusions
In-room bottled water
Internet access
Newspaper
Phone calls
Shuttle service
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 22 for adults, and USD 5 to 18 for children
Covered self parking fee: USD 60 per night
Covered valet parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property is also known as
Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Californian Santa Barbara
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Californian have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Californian?
As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Californian on Mar 23, 2026 start from $819, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Californian pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 60 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 60 per night.
What time is check-in at Hotel Californian?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Californian?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Hotel Californian located?
This family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of West Beach, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, and Santa Barbara Deep Sea. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Hotel Californian Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Hotel was good to look at. Room was ok. Service good. Overall, nothing special for the price point. Restaurant was over-priced and average food. Cocktails were great.
The hotel is beautiful. Location is perfect. We loved our stay here and would definitely recommend it. We had the king size bed and literally melted to sleep, it was so comfortable.
Great valet and housekeeping services. Amazing location.
Elliot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lydia
Nov 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautiful, and the hotel is in a great location. We got an early check-in, always nice. Lots of restaurants in the area. Easy walk to the wharf and beach. Going the opposite direction on State St., you come to the busy area of State St. Further on down (10 min. drive), you come to lower State St. with a calmer vibe of restaurants and shops. Wish we had been able to stay longer.
This was our first visit to the area and our first stay at Hotel Californian. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The hotel offers excellent value, impeccable cleanliness, and attentive service. The property is stylish and well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome. We look forward to returning.
Gabby (manager) and the rest of her staff did everything to make our 10th wedding anniversary something special. I truly plan on making this trip to SB and staying at Hotel Californian an annual trip.
The proximity to the beach was incredible. The rooftop pool has an incredible view. I took my time selecting a hotel that would make this a special weekend. And there was definitely some concern prior to arriving that my expectations would not be met. But with Gabby’s guidance, our stay felt special and classy. I would highly recommend staying here.