Hotel Californian Santa Barbara
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Hotel Californian Review
Comprising 126 rooms, the 5-star Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is set near a beach district, a 25-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. Situated not so far from Stearns Wharf Harbor, the hotel has a swimming pool as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities.
Goat Tree is a restaurant at this Santa Barbara hotel, which serves American cuisine. Guests are welcome to the rooftop bar to relax with a drink. There is a brew pub serving American food about a 5-minute walk away.
This luxury property is located about 17 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Shoreline Public Park. Sports fans can also visit Peabody Stadium, at a 2.4 km distance from the Californian, and take their families to Kids World Playground, which is 2.2 km away.
The accommodation is placed in walking distance from Moreton Bay. Close to Hotel Californian, guests will find attractions, such as Reagan Ranch Center.
The air-conditioned rooms have a balcony and a sitting area, and some of them face the sea. These spacious units are furnished with a stone fireplace along with a sofa. Offering amenities such as hairdryers and shower caps, the bathrooms also feature a hot tub.
This property is located 25 km from Santa Barbara airport and about a 10-minute walk from Gutierrez & State bus stop.
Bicycles for rent are available at the Californian Santa Barbara and windsurfing, canoeing and hiking can be organised. A comfortable stay at the accommodation awaits you with a spa lounge featuring body wraps, body scrub and body treatments.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Luxurious brand-new hotel with restaurants and cafés.
- Located directly in the West Beach district and metres from Reagan Ranch Center.
- Within 15 minutes' walk to the town centre.
- Modern rooms with separate bathrooms, many with exceptional views.
- Some units with beautiful decor.
- Impeccable service provided.
- Rates are good.
- A few staff members seemed unprofessional to some vacationers.
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- 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
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Board games
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Ambassador Park 450 m (1476 ft)
- Reagan Ranch Center 270 m (886 ft)
- Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 1.35 km (4429 ft)
- MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation 500 m (1640 ft)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art 2.02 km (1.26 mi.)
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse 1.81 km (1.12 mi.)
- Santa Barbara Zoo 2.31 km (1.44 mi.)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center 540 m (1772 ft)
- Los Banos Del Mar 870 m (2854 ft)
- Santa Barbara Wine Collective 310 m (1017 ft)