Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian is a 121-room Funk Zone landmark where Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Moroccan-influenced interiors, a rooftop pool and Majorelle Spa meet the beach and Stearns Wharf.
Hotel Californian sits at the gateway to Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone on State Street, only steps from the beach, Stearns Wharf, tasting rooms and the Amtrak station.
The 121-room property combines Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with bold Moroccan references and custom furnishings by designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, giving the interiors far more personality than a typical coastal resort.
Guestrooms range from roughly 450-square-foot Almeria rooms to larger balcony and patio categories, while the 1,280-square-foot Magellan Suite and 1,705-square-foot Alcazar Suite introduce fireplaces, substantial living areas and stronger mountain or ocean views.
The Mirador rooftop pool looks toward the Pacific, while Majorelle Spa adds Turkish-inspired treatments and a dedicated wellness layer. Complimentary local transfers and bicycles make the already walkable setting even easier to explore.
Hotel Californian is best for travelers who want Santa Barbara as an urban beach stay rather than an isolated resort, particularly couples who value design, wine-country access and the energy of the Funk Zone.
