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About the Hotel

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Next to the Funk Zone
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Situated near a bar and a marina, and only 450 metres from the Ambassador Park, the 5-star Hotel Californian Santa Barbara includes 126 rooms about a 25-minute walk from Shoreline Public Park. Providing guests with a swimming pool and a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, the hotel is located within a few blocks of Stearns Wharf Harbor.

Location

This smoke-free hotel is near a beach district, within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Barbara Wine Collective. The Californian places you 30 m from West Beach.

The property also lies near a mountain. The lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is 2.6 km away.

This hotel is a 10-minute stroll from Flixbus bus stop and in the vicinity of Santa Barbara Amtrak train station in Santa Barbara.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms at the Californian Santa Barbara feature an air conditioner along with a mini fridge bar. They are decorated with elegant furniture. Guests can take advantage of views of the ocean.

Eat & Drink

This property features 2 restaurants onsite. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. It also looks onto the poolside. Located within 500 metres of this Santa Barbara hotel, the restaurant Cafe Los Arcos offers an American menu.

Leisure & Business

Beach facilities at Hotel Californian include umbrellas. With a fitness area that offers yoga classes, the hotel caters to guests' physical well-being. You can also relax with body scrub, pedicure, and manicure, and visit a spa salon on site. Business and leisure travellers can also make use of a laptop safe and a xerox.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the Santa Barbara Mission for stunning architecture.
  • Taste fresh tacos at La Super Rica, a local favorite since the '80s.
  • Wander the Funk Zone's art galleries and wine tasting rooms.
  • Visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for unique local exhibits.
  • Relax at Butterfly Beach for breathtaking sunset views.
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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 King Room
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
400 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior King Room
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Double Room
2 persons
400 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • 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
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Location

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States
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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States
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
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Barbara15 min  ·  4000 ft
Airports
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)31 min  ·  12.7 mi
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (iza)74 min  ·  30.3 mi
Train
Santa Barbara Amtrak4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 55 per day.
Internet
is available in for additional charge.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
126
Check-in
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