Hotel Californian

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“This exclusive bolt-hole sits on the Santa Barbara coast, a stone's throw from the Pacific Ocean. The hotel's interiors ooze American Riviera style, with monochrome textiles and Mediterranean-style tiles in the urban seaside rooms. A celebrated spa and restaurant complete this VIP escape.”

Recommended for

  • Hideaway

    • With a chic pool, spa and restaurant within the hotel, there is no need to leave this refined beach hideaway

  • Beach Life

    • Set on one of the most exclusive stretches of seaside in America, this hotel makes a luxury beach break

  • Foodies

    • Foodies flock to this hotel for its acclaimed Mediterranean-influenced restaurant, Blackbird

  • Surfing

    • Surf Rincon, one of California's most famous waves; get started with surf lessons, available from a range of local providers

  • Wine tasting

    • Sample the best in internationally renowned Californian wines with a wine tasting; enquire at the hotel for recommendations

  • Great walks

    • Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone on a walk through the city, stopping at art studios and boutiques on the way

  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Designer

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Luxury

  • Child friendly

  • Disabled access

  • Contemporary

  • Air conditioning

Facilities

  • Rooms

    121 rooms in this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable

  • Wifi

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Bicycles available

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Airport transfer

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Hot Tub

  • Air conditioning

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Surfing

    • Surf Rincon, one of California's most famous waves; get started with surf lessons, available from a range of local providers

  • Wine tasting

    • Sample the best in internationally renowned Californian wines with a wine tasting; enquire at the hotel for recommendations

  • Great walks

    • Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone on a walk through the city, stopping at art studios and boutiques on the way

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Other reviews

Hotel Californian

The hotel is perfectly positioned to help you discover the area, thanks in no small part to the switched-on team who can be relied upon for their on-point recommendations. The front desk never pushed their own eateries, but rather directed us only to good spots nearby (and arranged a complimentary hotel SUV there.)

Originally published by CN Traveller

A Santa Barbara hotel with ocean views

The Hotel Californian features Moroccan-inspired design and Mediterranean dishes at its fine dining restaurant.

Originally published by The New York Times

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