Hotel Californian
Santa Barbara, California
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About the Hotel
Set in beautiful Santa Barbara, with the sprawling Pacific on one side and downtown Santa Barbara’s bars, galleries, and boutiques on the other, Hotel Californian is the new center of Santa Barbara’s waterfront. The iconic hotel made its debut in 1925 before being destroyed by an earthquake. It has now been rebuilt, incorporating the façade of the original hotel and featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and modern Moorish interior décor from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, whose aim is to ensure that no two rooms are alike. A part of the LVX collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, this stunning hotel is made up of three buildings; The Californian, The Mason, and The State building. Spacious guest rooms and suites enjoy luxurious finishes like tufted headboards, leather benches and custom cocktail bars.
Location
Hotel Californian
36 State Street,
Santa Barbara, California
93101
Nearest Airport: LAX
Features and Amenities
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Complimentary WiFi
- Interests
- Beach
- City
- Signature Perks
Reviews for Hotel Californian
American Riviera Getaway
A gorgeous spot for a couples’ getaway! The hotel architecture is stunning. And with the lush choices of materials and fabric - the aesthetics felt luxurious. Our room, the courtyard spaces, reception… From the moment we arrived, from the valet service to the front desk, wait staff and maid service were all attentive and helpful. Not only did we feel pampered in the surroundings, but the staff made our stay extra special. Don’t miss the fabulous rooftop pool and the view from there of both the town and the ocean.
jhrice - Glen Allen, Virginia
Luxurious rooms
I attended a conference here in Jan, the property, staff and location is fantastic. The rooms were very comfortable and roomy.
Sara P
Warm and beautiful
One of the best hotels I have stayed at and I will definitely recommend to others and go back for fun!The staff was there to help whenever needed.
Sonya V - New Braunfels, Texas
Warm, Really good people!
Quinn and jorge at the Spa Majorelle are the best! Jorge was kind and did what he said he would. And Quinn has the magic masseuse hands ive ever experienced!
Sylvia T - Los Angeles, California
Highly recommend this hotel for personal and business travel
The location of this hotel can't be beat with a direct the pier and the art museum as well as many great restaurants, tasting rooms, and shops. The view from the pool deck is stunning with views of the ocean, mountains, and downtown area; a great spot for sunrises and sunsets. The rooms were spacious. My room had a charming fireplace and double sinks. For meeting planners, the meeting space and lawn and rooftop dining options were fantastic across from the registration building. We also enjoyed a reception in the area in the lobby. Staff was responsive, friendly, and ideal for a multi-day meeting. The food was very good, and options were unique.
JVA_JVA - Washington DC, District of Columbia
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