Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian - A 5-star urban seaside resort with Moroccan-inspired design, rooftop pool, and proximity to Santa Barbara's Funk Zone

Hotel Californian, a 5-star property rated 8.7/10 on Booking.com, blends Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with Moroccan influences, designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The 121-room hotel features accommodations with fireplaces, views of the Santa Ynez Mountains or the Pacific, and custom furnishings. Guests can dine at Blackbird, offering coastal cuisine by Executive Chef Travis Watson, or enjoy cocktails at Djinn, a Moroccan-inspired library bar. The rooftop pool at Tan-Tan provides panoramic ocean views, while Majorelle Spa offers customized treatments under Moroccan Majorelle blue tiles. Located in West Beach, Hotel Californian is 1148.3 ft from Santa Barbara Amtrak and steps from the Urban Wine Trail and Funk Zone’s tasting rooms.

Pros

The rooftop pool and event deck offer panoramic views of the coastline and Santa Ynez Mountains.

Blackbird Restaurant serves inventive cocktails by mixologist Devon Espinosa and locally inspired dishes.

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, Tesla EV charging stations, and custom bicycles for guest use.

Majorelle Spa features Moroccan-inspired treatments and aromatherapy design consultations.

Proximity to Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone and Urban Wine Trail, accessible on foot.

Cons

Valet parking is available but requires an additional fee.

Some rooms may face bustling areas of the Funk Zone, resulting in occasional noise.