Hotel CalifornianTHE AMERICAN RIVIERA REDEFINED

Hotel Californian continues to redefine luxury in the celebrated American Riviera. The 121-room hotel in Santa Barbara is a magnet for the Hollywood elite, international visitors, and locals alike. Featuring dazzling spaces from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the iconoclastic enclave - part history, part imagination, and all Californian - continues to drive the revitalization of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone while upending conventional expectations. Hotel Californian is Santa Barbara's premier urban destination.

Hotel Californian welcomes guests of all abilities. Our property descriptions aim to allow any visitor to make an informed decision on whether the hotel is an appropriate choice for their needs. For more information, please see our Accessibility Statement.

(805) 882-0100

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Design Element

“Hotel Californian has become a destination for sophisticated sojourners and Santa Barbara locals who relish the property’s world-class services and amenities housed in L.A.-based design deity Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Moroccan-inspired jewel box.”
– Rebekah Bell, Modern Luxury Interiors California
OUR ROOMS
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URBAN SEASIDE ROOMS

Rooms mix classic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with Moroccan influences and unexpected custom furnishings from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard – making for a modern take on seaside Santa Barbara.

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MAGELLAN SUITE

Settle into the cozy escape of the Magellan Suite, featuring a fireplace and stunning views of Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

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ALCAZAR SUITE

The crown jewel of Hotel Californian, the Alcazar Suite offers guests the space to entertain friends or enjoy a romantic retreat from the world.

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TANGERINN GUESTROOM

Curl up in Tangerinn, our most spacious guestroom, and enjoy views of the Santa Ynez Mountains while basking in the warmth of a fire.

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CORDOVA GUESTROOM

Soak up sunsets over the ocean from oversized verandas and balconies before settling into the lush king bed of the Cordova Guestroom.

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UNRIVALED EVENTS

Set next to the Pacific Ocean in the shadows of the Santa Ynez Mountains and in the bustling downtown center of Santa Barbara, Hotel Californian is the pinnacle event venue of the American Riviera.

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Majorelle Spa

Unexpected, meaningful and customized to the uniqueness of you, we invite you to discover an authentic and highly personalized expression of impeccable service— an essential luxury along the path to wellness.

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NEXT STOP, SANTA BARBARAGET LOST IN PARADISE

Tucked between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the heart of California’s most vibrant and picturesque landscape, Santa Barbara has earned the moniker of the American Riviera. The region’s Mediterranean climate, with its fertile valleys and deep historical roots, combined with the growing food & beverage scene of the Funk Zone and Urban Wine Trail, make Santa Barbara the quintessential California destination.

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GASTRONOMIC MECCA

From exquisite, contemporary Santa Barbara dining to picnics at the beach and plenty of local wine and craft cocktails, Hotel Californian offers four distinctive dining and imbibing venues and is right in the middle of the food & beverage centric Funk Zone.

Dine with Us

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Blackbird

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The Society: State & Mason

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Goat Tree

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Djinn

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Tan Tan Pool

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