Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian - A 5-star urban seaside resort with Moroccan-inspired design, rooftop pool, and Funk Zone access

This 121-room luxury hotel features a rooftop pool and event deck providing panoramic views of the coastline and Santa Ynez Mountains. Accommodations include rooms with fireplaces, views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, State Street, or Pacific Ocean, and custom Martyn Lawrence Bullard furnishings. Blackbird Restaurant offers coastal cuisine with inventive cocktails by mixologist Devon Espinosa, while The Society: State & Mason serves wines from the Foley Family Wines portfolio. Located in West Beach, Hotel Californian sits adjacent to Santa Barbara's Funk Zone and Urban Wine Trail, 0.5 miles from Santa Barbara Amtrak station. The property provides Tesla and standard EV charging stations, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, and a 24-hour fitness center. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Hotel Californian's Goat Tree restaurant.

Pros

Rooftop pool and event deck with panoramic coastline and mountain views

Located adjacent to Santa Barbara's Funk Zone with 20+ tasting rooms

Complimentary Tesla and standard EV charging stations available

Custom Martyn Lawrence Bullard-designed interiors throughout

0.5 miles from Santa Barbara Amtrak station with easy train access

Cons

Valet parking requires additional fee for underground structure

Some rooms may experience noise from adjacent Funk Zone entertainment venues