Basic Information
Hotel Californian is a 5-star luxury hotel located in Santa Barbara, California, USA. Situated in the heart of the city’s vibrant Funk Zone, this urban seaside retreat offers a unique blend of sophistication and coastal charm.
Unique Selling Points
Hotel Californian redefines luxury in the celebrated American Riviera, offering a captivating mix of history and imagination. The property features:
- Dazzling spaces designed by celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard
- A Moroccan-inspired aesthetic combined with classic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
- A prime location that has become a magnet for Hollywood elite, international visitors, and locals alike
Accommodations
The hotel boasts 121 rooms that blend modern comfort with exotic influences. Each room features:
- Custom furnishings by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
- Unexpected design elements that create a unique seaside Santa Barbara experience
- Some rooms offer stunning ocean views
Amenities and Services
Hotel Californian offers a range of world-class amenities and services, including:
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Fitness studio with yoga classes
- Majorelle Spa offering personalized wellness experiences
- Complimentary valet parking (with select packages)
- 24-hour front desk service
Dining Options
The hotel features four distinctive dining and imbibing venues:
- Goat Tree: An all-day, al fresco café offering fresh, local fare with Mediterranean influence
- Additional on-site restaurants serving contemporary Santa Barbara cuisine
- Terrace bar for enjoying craft cocktails
Recreation and Leisure
Guests can indulge in various leisure activities:
- Relaxing by the outdoor heated pool
- Pampering treatments at Majorelle Spa, including back massages and couples massages
- Nearby activities such as windsurfing, canoeing, and hiking
Business Facilities
Hotel Californian serves as the pinnacle event venue of the American Riviera, offering spaces for meetings and special events with ocean and mountain views.
Nearby Attractions
The hotel’s prime location puts guests within easy reach of Santa Barbara’s top attractions:
- Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone and Urban Wine Trail
- Third Street Promenade
- Santa Monica Pier
- MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
- Leadbetter Beach (20-minute walk)
- Santa Barbara Zoo (10-minute drive)
Transportation
Hotel Californian is conveniently located:
- 10-minute walk from Gutierrez & State bus stop
- 10-minute walk from Amtrak Santa Barbara train station
Guest Reviews
Hotel Californian has received acclaim from both guests and industry experts:
“Hotel Californian has become a destination for sophisticated sojourners and Santa Barbara locals who relish the property’s world-class services and amenities housed in L.A.-based design deity Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Moroccan-inspired jewel box.” – Rebekah Bell, Modern Luxury Interiors California