Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, California

At a glance

Opened
2017
Remodeled
2017
Guest Rooms
121
Rate
High $699.00
Low $399.00
Smoking Rooms
No
Pets Allowed
Yes
Self Parking
$55.00
Valet Parking
$55.00
Check-In Time
04:00 pm
Check-Out Time
12:00 pm
Seasonal Rates:
High
Low
Shoulder
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Number of Meeting Rooms
8
Ideal Group Size
80
Max Group Size
121
Fees/Taxes
Resort Fee
$45.00
Room Tax
12.195%
Sales Tax
9.25%
Nearby Transportation & Convention Centers
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
11 miles (17km) 20 minutes
SBA Amtrak
3 minutes
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Nestled in the Funk Zone, an up-and-coming neighborhood in Santa Barbara famed for its food and drink, Hotel Californian offers stylish environs framing picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Comprised of three buildings and breezy outdoor courts, Hotel Californian's architecture is a nod to the iconic Spanish Colonial Revival style with a distinctive Moroccan twist, with interiors elevated by the stunning work of celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. From its conception, Hotel Californian has enjoyed praise from publications ranging from Architectural Digest to Forbes Online for its inspired design, exciting location, and thoughtful offerings. Explore Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, CA and, by extension, explore the vibrant culture of The American Riviera.


Santa Barbara Meetings & Events

Set next to the Pacific Ocean in the shadows of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Hotel Californian's event venues in Santa Barbara, CA elevate meetings and events to new heights. This unique urban seaside resort features a meticulously designed 2,850 square foot ballroom, together with an adjacent 4,500 square foot plaza, a 3,670 square foot rooftop event deck, and five flexible meeting rooms with private patios, perfect for corporate meetings and exclusive retreats.


Amenities

    Business:
    Concierge Services
    In-House Audio Visual Services
    House Car Services
    WiFi
    Recreation:
    Spa
    Fitness Center
    Rooftop Pool Deck
    Bicycles
    Wine Tasting Rooms
    Dining Venues
    Nearby:
    Funk Zone
    Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    Santa Barbara Zoo
    Shoreline Park
    Wine Tasting Rooms
    Santa Barbara Beaches
    Stearns Wharf
    State Street Shopping
    Contemporary Arts Forum
    Museum of Natural History
    Cabrillo Bike Path
    Botanical Garden

Dining, Food & Beverage

Onsite Dining:
Capacity
Blackbird
60
Hyper-seasonal New American cuisine
Goat Tree
60
Breakfast, Salads, Sandwiches, Sweets
The Society: State & Mason
21
Tasting Room, Small Bites
F&B Averages:
Breakfast
Buffet $65.00
Cont. $53.00
Lunch
Buffet $72.00
Plated $72.00
Dinner
Buffet $130.00
Plated $120.00
Coffee Break
$31.00
2-Hour Open Bar
$45.00

Meeting Space

Largest Meeting Room: 
2,900 ft²
Indoor Meeting Space: 
5,759 ft²
Indoor/Outdoor Meeting Space: 
18,430 ft²
Capacity Chart
total square footage
Room Size
ceiling height
classroom size
theater size
banquet size
reception size
conference size
u-shape room size
h-shape room size
ten by ten room size
Pickford Boardroom
330
22' x 15'
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Flynn
480
24' x 20'
9
24
40
40
52
13
15
N/A
N/A
Chaplin
570
31' x 20'
9
30
50
50
66
16
19
N/A
N/A
Fairbanks
750
33' x 23'
10
40
60
60
70
22
25
N/A
N/A
Court of Fatima
2,050
45' x 45'
N/A
N/A
N/A
60
75
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Court of Califia
3,780
69' x 64'
N/A
N/A
N/A
200
300
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Alhambra Ballroom
2,900
75' x 39'
15
120
250
200
250
55
45
N/A
N/A
Serena Rooftop Deck
2,920
82' x 40'
N/A
80
N/A
200
250
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mirador Rooftop Deck
3,200
82' x 43'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
180
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Shamsah
720
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
40
20
N/A
N/A
N/A

Capacities

Pickford Boardroom
Total Sq Ft: 330
Ceiling Ht Ft: 10
Conference: 10
Room Description: 22' x 15'
Flynn
Total Sq Ft: 480
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 24
Theater: 40
Banquet 10: 40
Reception: 52
Conference: 13
U-Shape: 15
Room Description: 24' x 20'
Chaplin
Total Sq Ft: 570
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 30
Theater: 50
Banquet 10: 50
Reception: 66
Conference: 16
U-Shape: 19
Room Description: 31' x 20'
Fairbanks
Total Sq Ft: 750
Ceiling Ht Ft: 10
Classroom: 40
Theater: 60
Banquet 10: 60
Reception: 70
Conference: 22
U-Shape: 25
Room Description: 33' x 23'
Court of Fatima
Total Sq Ft: 2,050
Banquet 10: 60
Reception: 75
Room Description: 45' x 45'
Court of Califia
Total Sq Ft: 3,780
Banquet 10: 200
Reception: 300
Room Description: 69' x 64'
Alhambra Ballroom
Total Sq Ft: 2,900
Ceiling Ht Ft: 15
Classroom: 120
Theater: 250
Banquet 10: 200
Reception: 250
Conference: 55
U-Shape: 45
Room Description: 75' x 39'
Serena Rooftop Deck
Total Sq Ft: 2,920
Classroom: 80
Banquet 10: 200
Reception: 250
Room Description: 82' x 40'
Mirador Rooftop Deck
Total Sq Ft: 3,200
Reception: 180
Room Description: 82' x 43'
Shamsah
Total Sq Ft: 720
Reception: 40
Conference: 20
Room Description: N/A

Special Offers

Your Getaway, Your Way
Valid From:
April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025

Book a group of 10 or more guest rooms per night for two or more consecutive nights and receive:

  • Waived nightly resort fee/group gratuity fee
  • Complimentary standard wireless internet in the guest room and meeting space


PLUS your choice of three (3) of the following:

  • 1 complimentary upgrade, with amenity
  • 1 complimentary room night for future use for meeting
  • planner/contract signer, applicable for Sunday – Thursday stays
  • 3% rebate to the Master Account on actualized guest room revenue
  • Waived rental fees for General Session
  • 20% discount on spa treatments
  • 1 complimentary VIP welcome amenity per every 10 room nights


Offer is valid for new group bookings of 10 or more rooms per night for a minimum of two nights. Contract must be signed by 5PM PST on June 30, 2025. Group must consume by September 30, 2025. Offer is not applicable to wedding/social room blocks or previously contracted groups. Complimentary upgrades at group rate are based on room type availability at time of booking. Complimentary room night will be based on hotel’s availability for Sunday – Thursday stays; date will be mutually determined by hotel and customer and must be redeemed by December 31, 2025. Complimentary rooms have no monetary value and must be applied to reservations. Earned amenity is Hotel's choice and will not exceed $50 value. Concessions have no cash value.

Call for Reservation: N/A
Contact Email: sales@foleyentertainmentgroup.com
Being On Your Own Never Felt So Good
Valid From:
January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Book a group of 121 rooms per night for an exclusive hotel buyout in the American Riviera and receive:

  • Complimentary Hospitality Hour on day of arrival
  • One (1) complimentary guestroom for every (50) paid and
  • consumed room nights
  • Waived meeting room rental with minimum of $100,000 in
  • Food & Beverage commitment
  • 10% discount on AV equipment with exclusive use of onsite AV
  • company
  • Three (3) complimentary 60-minute treatments at Majorelle
  • Ten (10) complimentary welcome amenities
  • Two (2) complimentary room nights for site inspection
  • Two (2) roundtrip transfers for Santa Barbara Airport


Offer is valid for new group bookings of 121 rooms per night for a minimum of two nights. Contract must be signed by December 31, 2023. Offer not applicable to previously contracted groups. Concessions have no cash value. Complimentary Hospitality Hour includes house wine and beer and stationary appetizers of Chef's choice, totaling three (3) pieces per person. Earned complimentary guestrooms must be applied to reservations. Earned amenity is Hotel's choice and will not exceed $50 value each. Complimentary room nights for site inspection are based on availability.

Call for Reservation: N/A
Contact Email: sales@foleyentertainmentgroup.com

HOT DATES

Start
End
Rooms
Rates
June 22, 2025
July 31, 2025
25
399.00
August 10, 2025
August 28, 2025
25
399.00
October 27, 2025
November 13, 2025
25
399.00
November 23, 2025
December 4, 2025
25
$329.00
December 14, 2025
December 30, 2025
25
$329.00

RECENT AWARDS

Forbes Travel Guide 2024

NEWS

The Hotel Californian's Luxurious Legacy

2024-09-01

“The Hotel Californian isn't just a place to stay; it's an experience; a perfect blend of history, culture, and modern luxury.”