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“This exclusive bolt-hole sits on the Santa Barbara coast, a stone's throw from the Pacific Ocean. The hotel's interiors ooze American Riviera style, with monochrome textiles and Mediterranean-style tiles in the urban seaside rooms. A celebrated spa and restaurant complete this VIP escape.”

“This exclusive bolt-hole sits on the Santa Barbara coast, a stone's throw from the Pacific Ocean. The hotel's interiors ooze American Riviera style, with monochrome textiles and Mediterranean-style tiles in the urban seaside rooms. A celebrated spa and restaurant complete this VIP escape.”

Recommended For

  • Hideaway
  • With a chic pool, spa and restaurant within the hotel, there is no need to leave this refined beach hideaway
  • Beach Life
  • Set on one of the most exclusive stretches of seaside in America, this hotel makes a luxury beach break
  • Foodies
  • Foodies flock to this hotel for its acclaimed Mediterranean-influenced restaurant, Blackbird
  • Surfing
  • Surf Rincon, one of California's most famous waves; get started with surf lessons, available from a range of local providers
  • Wine tasting
  • Sample the best in internationally renowned Californian wines with a wine tasting; enquire at the hotel for recommendations
  • Great walks
  • Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone on a walk through the city, stopping at art studios and boutiques on the way
  • Pet friendly
  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable
  • Intimate
  • Romantic
  • Views
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Designer
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Sea Views
  • Boutique
  • Chic
  • Gym
  • Luxury
  • Child friendly
  • Disabled access
  • Contemporary

Facilities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Wifi
  • Views
  • Safe
  • Parking
  • Bar
  • Bicycles available
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Airport transfer
  • Sauna/Steam
  • Concierge
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Room service
  • Disabled access
  • Suites
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Surfing
  • Surf Rincon, one of California's most famous waves; get started with surf lessons, available from a range of local providers
  • Wine tasting
  • Sample the best in internationally renowned Californian wines with a wine tasting; enquire at the hotel for recommendations
  • Great walks
  • Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone on a walk through the city, stopping at art studios and boutiques on the way

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Hotel Californian

The hotel is perfectly positioned to help you discover the area, thanks in no small part to the switched-on team who can be relied upon for their on-point recommendations. The front desk never pushed their own eateries, but rather directed us only to good spots nearby (and arranged a complimentary hotel SUV there.)

Originally published by CN Traveller (view article)

A Santa Barbara hotel with ocean views

The Hotel Californian features Moroccan-inspired design and Mediterranean dishes at its fine dining restaurant.

Originally published by The New York Times (view article)