Hotel Californian

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Serene sanctuary in the Funk Zone

Moroccan-style elegance defines this Santa Barbara retreat near the beach and Funk Zone. The rooftop features a stunning pool with ocean views, while three distinctive restaurants serve delicious cuisine, complemented by attentive service from exceptional staff.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NT$17,224
NT$22,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Magellan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

  • Ocean view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 670 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

  • City view
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • City view
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

  • City view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Mobility Accessible (Magellan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Alcazar)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Loft (Californian)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Malaga Full Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Hotel Californian is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, or check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
Map
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    West Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
    Stearns Wharf
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.
    Santa Barbara City College
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

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
  • Shaker Mill
    11 min walk
  • Mother Stearns Candy Co.
    7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Craft Ramen
    12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel in the city center
  • Near Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, Hotel Californian provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a detox wrap, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
  • 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, an elevator, and concierge services
    • A porter/bellhop, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
    • 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, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 65 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 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
  • Phone
  • 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 75.0 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 74.23 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 65 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 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

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 2026/8/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Californian on 2026/9/7 start from NT$17,224, excluding 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 65 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 65 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, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Harbor. Chase Palm Park and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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