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About the Hotel

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States

Hotel Californian, a 121-room seaside destination in the heart of the city's urban wine trail, features a rooftop pool and event deck providing panoramic views of the coastline and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The Martyn Lawrence Bullard-designed gem offers 2850 square feet of ballroom space, a 4500 square foot plaza, and a 3670 square foot rooftop deck.

Mountain View Rooms

The largest accommodations at Hotel Californian feature fireplaces and views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, State Street or the Pacific. Each room includes a 65-inch HD TV with streaming capability, Nespresso coffee maker, and custom-formulated bath products.

Local Coastal Dining

Executive Chef Travis Watson crafts coastal-inspired cuisine using local land and sea ingredients. The property features inventive cocktails by mixologist Devon Espinosa alongside an extensive local wine and craft beer selection.

Rooftop Pool Complex

Hotel Californian's leisure facilities include a rooftop pool, 24-hour fitness center, and Moroccan-inspired Majorelle spa offering custom massages and treatments. The spa features four treatment rooms and separate men's and women's steam rooms.

Central Funk Zone

Located in The Funk Zone, bordered by Highway 101, State Street, Cabrillo Boulevard, and Garden Street, the hotel provides access to galleries, museums, and microbreweries. The property offers complimentary local transfers within a 2-mile radius and sits one block from the Amtrak station.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Queen Room

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2 persons

305 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard King Room

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2 persons

360 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe King Room

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2 persons

400 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

Available transportation options

City Centre

Santa Barbara4000 ft

Airports

Santa Barbara (SBA) 12.7 mi

Presidente Itamar Franco (iza) 30.3 mi

Train

Santa Barbara Amtrak1000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 55 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

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
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
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 centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
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 centre
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

Location

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States

Map view

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States

City landmarks

Harbour

Stearns Wharf

2100 ft

Park

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

1.1 mi

Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

1.4 mi

132-A Harbor Way

Santa Barbara Harbor

4800 ft

122 W Canon Perdido St # 122

Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum

5000 ft

Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

1.1 mi

Museum

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

4500 ft

School

Santa Barbara City College

4400 ft

129 Castillo St

Carriage and Western Art Museum

2300 ft

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

3700 ft

Park

Chase Palm Park

2300 ft

Museum

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

5000 ft

Museum

Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum

3900 ft

Park

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

5000 ft

706 E Mason St

Santa Barbara Art Glass

1.0 mi

401 Shoreline Dr

Los Banos Del Mar

1.2 mi

Nearby

Museum

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

1500 ft

211 Stearns Wharf

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

1500 ft

Chapala St & Montecito Street

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

1600 ft

Winery

Santa Barbara Wine Collective

700 ft

217 State St

Reagan Ranch Center

900 ft

Park

Ambassador Park

1400 ft

Yanonali Street

Funk Zone

2000 ft

16 Helena Ave

Santa Barbara Surfing Museum

500 ft

Beach

West Beach

1400 ft

Beach

Loquita Santa Barbara

800 ft

216 East Yanonali Street

Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant

1200 ft

Winery

Municipal Winemakers

500 ft

Store

Surf N Wear's The Beach House

300 ft

409 State St

Faith Mission

1800 ft

Restaurants

Finney's

200 ft

35 State St Suite A

Blackbird

300 ft

36 State St

The Lark

800 ft

131 Anacapa St Suite A

Santa Barbara FisHouse

1000 ft

101 E Cabrillo Blvd

Santo Mezcal

500 ft

119 State St

Bluewater Grill

600 ft

15 East Cabrillo Avenue

Oku

600 ft

29 E Cabrillo Blvd

Lucky Penny

800 ft

127 Anacapa Street

Helena Avenue Bakery

1100 ft

131 Anacapa St Ste C

Enterprise Fish Co

1100 ft

225 State Street

Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro

2100 ft

28 Anacapa St E

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