36 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 882-0100
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. Guestrooms feature signature Moroccan-inspired tile wainscoting, bronze oil-rubbed bath fixtures, mashrabiya patterned bathroom vanities and closet doors, and premium cocktail carts with gourmet snacks.
Hotel Californian offers accessible rooms and suites. For more information, please see our Accessibility Statement and Accessibility Pack in the link below.
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with Moroccan influences and unexpected custom furnishings from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard create a modern take on seaside Santa Barbara. Featuring over 1 million tiles—many hand painted and flattened in Morocco—Hotel Californian’s design is as dazzling as the natural beauty of the American Riviera, in an entirely unexpected way.
Hotel Californian finds itself at “La Entrada,” or the entrance, to the burgeoningly cool food & wine centric Funk Zone, and steps away from the iconic beachfront and pier—the perfect location to explore the best of what Santa Barbara has to offer, all accessible by foot.
Named after the Moorish Troubadours of medieval Spain, our Room & Suite names honor the original iconoclasts of the Mediterranean.Almeria, Sevilla, Granada, and Cordova honor the royal cities of Moorish controlled Medieval Spain, while Sestina pays homage to the song style of these illustrious bards. Tangerinn—a beat poet expat enclave—memorializes the famous bar in Tangier where authors Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac found inspiration from these epic poets, and William Burroughs wrote his famous novel Naked Lunch in the infamous Room #9.As you return to the hotel each night, you’ll find your room perfectly prepared for slumber by a Hotel Californian djinn, or genie. Though their whereabouts may be mysterious, we assure these creatures can do no harm, and are only there to lend a helping hand.
The fever-dream of celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Hotel Californian’s Rooms honor the iconic Spanish Colonial and Moroccan influences of Santa Barbara, with a modern take on comfort and luxury. Featuring custom and comfortable bedding and amenities, along with the option of Juliet balconies with picturesque views of courtyards, paseos, and the iconic oceanfront, Hotel Californian embraces this city’s rich history, whilst unafraid to challenge the status-quo.
UP TO 450 SQ. FT. | KING, QUEEN OR TWO QUEENS
Classic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture blended with Moroccan influences and unexpected custom furnishings from Martyn Lawrence Bullard encourage you to enjoy a contemporary take on classic Santa Barbara.
Almeria King Accessible (3 available)
This accessible room features one king size bed. The bath is equipped with a roll-in shower. The room also has a visual alarm, notification devices for the doorbell or door knock, as well as for incoming phone calls that can be available upon request. Corresponding photos may not reflect the specific accessible room type or room feature provided by this room type.
For your comfort and convenience:
1 King Bed
Roll-in shower or ADA Bath and Shower combination
TTY available
Visual strobe light alarms
Braille room numbers
Lowered bed
Lowered light switches
Lowered door peep hole
Lowered shelf storage
UP TO 490 SQ. FT. | KING, QUEEN OR TWO QUEENS
Embrace the coastal California lifestyle and relish Juliet balcony views of picturesque courtyards or the city from the comfort of your room.
Sevilla King Accessible (1 available)
This accessible room features one king size bed. The bath is equipped with a roll-in shower. The room also has a visual alarm, and notification devices for the doorbell or door knock as well as incoming phone calls can be available upon request. Corresponding photos may not reflect the specific accessible room type or room feature provided by this room type.
For your comfort and convenience:
1 King Bed
ADA Bath and Shower combination
TTY available
Visual strobe light alarms
Braille room numbers
Lowered bed
Lowered light switches
Lowered door peep hole
Lowered shelf storage
Sevilla Two Queen Accessible (1 available)
This accessible room features two queen size beds. The bath is equipped with a roll-in shower. The room also has a visual alarm, and notification devices for the doorbell or door knock as well as incoming phone calls can be available upon request. Corresponding photos may not reflect the specific accessible room type or room feature provided by this room type.
For your comfort and convenience:
2 Queen Beds
ADA Bath and Shower combination
TTY available
Visual strobe light alarms
Braille room numbers
Lowered bed
Lowered light switches
Lowered door peep hole
Lowered shelf storage
UP TO 550 SQ. FT. | KING OR TWO QUEENS
Spread out and enjoy seating areas and/or balconies with views of Santa Barbara and Hotel Californian’s European-inspired paseos.
Granada King Accessible (1 available)
This accessible room features one king size bed. The bath is equipped with a roll-in shower. The room also has a visual alarm, and notification devices for the doorbell or door knock as well as incoming phone calls can be available upon request. Corresponding photos may not reflect the specific accessible room type or room feature provided by this room type.
For your comfort and convenience:
1 King Bed
ADA Bath and Shower combination
TTY available
Visual strobe light alarms
Braille room numbers
Lowered bed
Lowered light switches
Lowered door peep hole
Lowered shelf storage
UP TO 490 SQ. FT. | KING, QUEEN OR TWO QUEENS
Ocean views invite you to share a cocktail or Santa Barbara wine al fresco on your private balcony.
Sestina King Accessible (1 available)
This accessible room features one king size bed. The bath is equipped with a roll-in shower. The room also has a visual alarm, and notification devices for the doorbell or door knock as well as incoming phone calls can be available upon request. Corresponding photos may not reflect the specific accessible room type or room feature provided by this room type.
For your comfort and convenience:
1 King Bed
Roll-in Shower
TTY available
Visual strobe light alarms
Braille room numbers
Lowered bed
Lowered light switches
Lowered door peep hole
Lowered shelf storage
UP TO 640 SQ. FT. | KING
Enjoy sea breezes and ocean views from your oversized verandas and balconies, inspiring unhurried relaxation.
Cordova King Accessible (1 available)
This accessible room features one king size bed. The bath is equipped with a roll-in shower. The room also has a visual alarm, and notification devices for the doorbell or door knock as well as incoming phone calls can be available upon request. Corresponding photos may not reflect the specific accessible room type or room feature provided by this room type.
For your comfort and convenience:
1 King Bed
ADA Bath and Shower combination
TTY available
Visual strobe light alarms
Braille room numbers
Lowered bed
Lowered light switches
Lowered door peep hole
Lowered shelf storage
UP TO 670 SQ. FT. | KING
Our largest accommodations feature fireplaces and views of the Santa Ynez Mountains from Juliet balconies or verandas, offering a residential feel steps from the Funk Zone and a stone’s throw from the Pacific.
Hotel Californian’s suites offer additional space and are situated perfectly to capture the breathtaking waterfront and towering Santa Ynez mountains. Our suites bring opulence to the wharf and blend the iconic with the unorthodox to create the ultimate destination, unafraid to challenge and exceed traditional expectations.
1280 SQ. FT. | KING
This one bedroom suite with a fireplace, views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, and a sitting room adorned with custom furnishings encourages comfortable relaxation or socializing with friends – your choice.
Magellan Suite Accessible (1 available)
This accessible room features one king size bed. The bath is equipped with a roll-in shower. The room also has a visual alarm, and notification devices for the doorbell or door knock as well as incoming phone calls can be available upon request. Corresponding photos may not reflect the specific accessible room type or room feature provided by this room type.
For your comfort and convenience:
1 King Bed
ADA Bath and Shower combination
TTY available
Visual strobe light alarms
Braille room numbers
Lowered bed
Lowered light switches
Lowered door peep hole
Lowered shelf storage
1705 SQ. FT. | KING & QUEEN
Hotel Californian’s “presidential suite” is the only guestroom in the State Building – providing the ultimate Santa Barbara retreat set amongst the city’s vibrant Funk Zone. Spacious seating and dining areas offer the option to entertain or settle in for a long stay. A corner mirador niche provides a romantic vantage point from which to enjoy stunning ocean views and sunsets.