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Hotel Californian

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93101
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About us

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.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependentPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built2017
Renovated-
Total meeting space23,780 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms121
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Industry 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

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

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
23,780 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,850 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
16
Second largest room
1,546 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
12,670 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
285
Seating capacity
250

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
2,850 sq. ft.
75 x 39 sq. ft.
15.4 ft.
285
50
200
285
250
120
55
160
730 sq. ft.
73 x 70 sq. ft.
15.4 ft.
70
--
70
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3,500 sq. ft.
82 x 43 sq. ft.
-
180
--
180
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4,500 sq. ft.
69 x 64 sq. ft.
-
300
-
200
300
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350 sq. ft.
22 x 15 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
10
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10
-
664 sq. ft.
31 x 20 sq. ft.
9 ft.
66
19
50
66
50
25
16
-
770 sq. ft.
33 x 23 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
70
24
60
70
60
40
22
40
520 sq. ft.
24 x 20 sq. ft.
9 ft.
52
15
40
52
40
22
13
-
2,000 sq. ft.
45 x 45 sq. ft.
-
75
-
60
75
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
121
Single (1 bed)
97
Double (2 beds)
24
Suites
3
Occupancy rate
12.195%

Location

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.
Distance from airport 10.6 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $55.00/day )
Valet parking
( $55.00/day )

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Isla Boutique
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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.
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Urban Wine Trail
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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.
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Santa Barbara Waterfront
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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.
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Additional Information

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.

Safety Information

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Hotel Californian Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hotel Californian regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Californian's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Hotel Californian have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hotel has “single stream” recycling for the hotel and all of the tenants, “food scraps” program for all food waste for the hotel and any tenants generating food waste.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hotel Californian and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Californian's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel Californian developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, California Hotel + Lodging Association
Does Hotel Californian clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, We are sanitizing high touch areas at least every 90 minutes and all other areas throughout the day.
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