HOTEL CALIFORNIAN FAQS

Everything you need to know about Hotel Californian, all in one place. And if you can't find what you're looking for about our 5-star Santa Barbara hotel here, please don't hesitate to contact us at (805) 882-0100 or info@hotelcalifornian.com before, during, or after your stay. We'd love to hear from you.

General Information

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We welcome discerning travelers of all ages, but guests do have to be 18+ to check into a room, and guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Any guests under 21 staying in a room on their own will be subject to a $35 fee to remove the alcohol from the room. 

Reservations must be canceled at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid any charges.

Guests who need to depart early will be charged for one night's stay plus tax.

Our nightly resort fee includes access to the following amenities and inclusions: 

  • Complimentary local transfers
  • Custom Hotel Californian bikes
  • 24-hour state-of-the-art Fitness Center
  • Tesla and standard EV car chargers
  • Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access
  • Complimentary tech and game library
  • Complimentary local calls
  • Beach chairs and umbrellas
  • Access to exclusive on-property activities and events

Yes. Upon checking in, we with authorize your credit card for room and tax for your full length of stay, plus $250 per night for incidentals. The authorization will be released for any excess money being held when you check out, though it may still take a few days to reflect in your account. 

Please note, when you use a debit card, the funds are removed from your account, not just held, and often take a few additional days to be returned to your account after checking out. 

Hotel Californian is a non-smoking Santa Barbara hotel.

Yes. Our concierge is available 24/7.

We are happy to welcome dogs of all sizes. There is a non-refundable one-time $250 pet cleaning fee.

Yes. In order to ensure you have the support and access you need, and for the privacy and comfort of all our guests, all photoshoots are supported by our Sales Team, and charges generally apply. For availability and additional information, please contact us at sales@hotelcalifornian.com or (805) 882-0114. In the meantime, grab your phone and snap as many selfies as you like.

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Hotel Amenities

Yes. The pool is open daily 7AM - 10PM

We offer complimentary custom Hotel Californian bicycles to our guests, available on a first-come, first served basis. 

Yes. Our fitness center is open 24 hours a day.

We offer beach chairs and umbrellas for our Santa Barbara hotel guests.

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