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Hotel Californian

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar

Explore the area

Map
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    2 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf
    6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    16 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Sevilla)

  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sevilla)

  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sestina)

  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed (Sestina)

  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed (Tagerinn)

  • 670 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sevilla)

  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Granada)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels

Room, 1 King Bed (Cordova)

  • 640 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Sestina)

  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Suite (Magellan)

  • 1280 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Granada)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Granada)

  • 550 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sevilla)

  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Almeria)

  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Almeria)

  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Almeria)

  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Almeria)

  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cordova)

  • 640 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sestina)

  • 490 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Property entrance
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, (1236)
The price is $237
$207 per night
$237 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Hotel Californian, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This beach hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Californian

Sandy fun near Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo
Hotel Californian offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features concierge services, a hair salon, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Hotel Californian has 3 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 48 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 48 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 22 for adults and USD 5 to 18 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 47.96 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 22 for adults, and USD 5 to 18 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 48 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 48 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian Hotel
Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
Californian Santa Barbara

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 871 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a very convenient location to walk to restaurants, the beach, wharf, and "salt cave"
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RODELON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing property and we will com back for more
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superior service and magical stay.
My wife and I came here for our one year anniversary. This is the best hotel I've ever stayed in. I once stayed in a Ritz Carlton and our stay here was far superior with beauty and amazing costumer service. We will be back. Thank you to all the staff at Hotel Californian for making our stay welcoming and magical.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room were luxe. The location is awesome but feels a little touristy. Great rooftop and pool - spacious and relaxing. The restaurant across the street was just okay. All in all, a great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great food and bar scene, tons of dining options near-by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room service closes too early though (8pm).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great property close to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top notch first class hotel. Rooms are spacious and light. Staff is attentive and efficient.i hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thesia

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay, but expensive
Great location. Everything was really nice. However not worth $1,090 a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aishwarya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024