HOTEL CALIFORNIAN SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara
Hotel Details
Hotel Californian - A Martyn Lawrence Bullard-designed coastal resort with rooftop pool, Moroccan spa, and direct beach access in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone
Located in West Beach, this 121-room Santa Barbara hotel features celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard's Moroccan-influenced interiors behind a restored 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival facade. The property includes a rooftop pool and deck offering panoramic views of the coastline and Santa Ynez Mountains. Executive Chef Travis Watson oversees multiple dining venues, including Blackbird restaurant and The Society: State & Mason wine tasting room featuring over 70 Foley Family wines. Guest accommodations range from standard rooms to the Alcazar presidential suite, with the largest rooms featuring fireplaces and mountain or ocean views. A Turkish-inspired Majorelle Spa provides treatment rooms and steam facilities. The property sits one block from the Amtrak station and steps from the beach, positioning guests at the entrance of the food and wine-centric Funk Zone district.
Hotel Californian: Pros
- Over 1 million hand-painted Moroccan tiles throughout the property design - Rooftop event deck provides 360-degree views of ocean and mountains - Complimentary local transfers within 2-mile radius - Four distinctive dining venues specializing in local wines and coastal cuisine
Hotel Californian: Cons
- Limited self-parking available in public garage - Surrounding Funk Zone area can get crowded during peak seasons
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Facilities
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
- Baggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Elevator
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- 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 center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- 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 center
- 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