Hotel Californian Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
About the Hotel
Hotel Californian - A Moroccan-inspired seaside resort with rooftop pool, celebrity-designed interiors, and wine experiences in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone
Located in West Beach, this 121-room Santa Barbara hotel features Martyn Lawrence Bullard's Moroccan-inspired design blending Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with contemporary luxury. The property showcases over 1 million handcrafted tiles, many imported from Morocco. Hotel Californian's dining venues include Blackbird restaurant with coastal cuisine by Executive Chef Travis Watson, The Society: State & Mason wine tasting room offering 70+ Foley Family wines, and a rooftop pool with Pacific Ocean views. The 2,850-square-foot ballroom, 4,500-square-foot plaza, and 3,670-square-foot rooftop deck accommodate events. A Turkish-inspired spa, 24-hour fitness center, and custom bicycles enhance the guest experience. Just steps from the beach and one block from the Amtrak station, Hotel Californian anchors the food and wine-centric Funk Zone district.
Hotel Californian: Pros
- Celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard created distinctive Moroccan-influenced interiors - Rooftop pool and deck provide panoramic views of the coastline and Santa Ynez Mountains - Located in the heart of the Urban Wine Trail with 20+ nearby tasting rooms - Complimentary local transfers within a 2-mile radius
Hotel Californian: Cons
- The bustling Funk Zone location can get crowded during peak times - Some rooms have limited views due to the urban setting
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Price and room availability calendar
Getting around
Easily find local transportation options to help you explore
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Elevator
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor