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Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, California, United States · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Hotel Californian

Featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and modern Moorish themed interior décor from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the Hotel Californian is the new center of the Santa Barbara waterfront. Incorporating the façade of the original 1925 Hotel Californian, this 121 room seaside destination features a rooftop pool and event deck providing panoramic views of the coastline and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Located steps from the beach, one block from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station and adjacent to Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone, the Hotel Californian includes a luxurious Turkish-inspired spa, fashion boutique and fresh and distinctive dining options, together with a…

Hotel Californian adds a modern touch to Santa Barbara’s revitalized waterfront. The 121-room hotel features a traditional Spanish colonial exterior paired with a design-centric interior, beginning with more than a million Moroccan-inspired tiles in dozens of different patterns. Its richly appointed spa uses Majorelle blue to set a soothing tone for customized therapies. Acclaimed mixologist Devon Espinosa brings his unparalleled cocktails to Blackbird and Goat Tree restaurants and Djinn library bar. Watch the sunset by the rooftop pool, which features breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast credit of $45 per person, for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (credit is non-cumulative)
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

Just steps from the beach and two blocks from the aptly named Funk Zone, Santa Barbara’s burgeoning arts district is lined with galleries, boutique shops, microbreweries, and winetasting rooms.

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
Where36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States
CategoryBeach Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms121
Room types7
Nearest airportMunicipal Airport (SBA) · 8 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleSophisticated
Known forBeach, Seclusion, Wellness

Rooms and suites

  • Magellan Suite — 1280 SQ. FT. | KING This one bedroom suite with a fireplace, views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, and a sitting room adorned with custom furnishings encourages…
  • Almeria guestroom — 300 - 450 SQ. FT. | KING, QUEEN or TWO QUEENS Classic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture blended with Moroccan influences and unexpected custom furnishings…
  • Sevilla guestroom — 300 - 490 SQ. FT. | KING, QUEEN or TWO QUEENS Embrace the coastal California lifestyle and relish Juliet balcony views of picturesque courtyards or the city…
  • Granada Guestroom — 360 - 550 SQ. FT. | KING or TWO QUEENS Spread out and enjoy extra seating areas and/or balconies with views of Santa Barbara and Hotel Californian’s…
  • Sestina Guestroom — 330 - 490 SQ. FT. | KING, QUEEN or TWO QUEENS Ocean views invite you to share a cocktail or Santa Barbara wine al fresco on your private balcony.
  • Cordova Guestroom — 430 - 640 SQ. FT. | KING or TWO QUEENS Enjoy sea breezes and ocean views from your oversized verandas and balconies, inspiring unhurried relaxation.

In the room

Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Coffee/Tea Maker · Fireplace · Internet Access · Mini Bar · Sitting Area

What advisors say

100% of the 14 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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