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.
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- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
- Taxi
- Train
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max 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 | - | - | - | - | |
3,500 sq. ft. 82 x 43 sq. ft. | - | 180 | - | - | 180 | - | - | - | - | |
4,500 sq. ft. 69 x 64 sq. ft. | - | 300 | - | 200 | 300 | - | - | - | - | |
350 sq. ft. 22 x 15 sq. ft. | 10.5 ft. | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 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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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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Hotel Californian Frequently Asked Questions
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, In our venues, paper straws and wooden stirrers are provided to guests.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Equipment is staged six feet apart.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Yes, We are cleaning at least every hour.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
No
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
No
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
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