Hotel Californian
Lower State, Santa Barbara
“Spanish-Colonial coastal glamour”
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Vibe
Martyn Lawrence Bullard's bold Moorish tilework and Spanish Revival arches anchor a lively coastal scene near the water.
“Spanish-Colonial coastal glamour”
Bespoke service, plush Moroccan-inspired rooms, custom bath amenities and a rooftop pool deck.
Martyn Lawrence Bullard interiors blend custom Moorish tiles with bold Spanish Colonial architecture.
Preserved 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival façade anchoring Santa Barbara's waterfront district.
Located in the revitalized Lower State area, steps from the Funk Zone's nightlife.
Rooms
Bespoke Moroccan textiles and custom zellige tilework outfit rooms, many featuring private balconies with ocean or mountain views.
Backstory
Reconstructed in 2017, the hotel preserves its original 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival facade steps from Santa Barbara's waterfront.
Wellness
A rooftop pool deck offers unobstructed Pacific views, complemented by a Moroccan-inspired spa lined with custom blue tiles.
The neighborhood
State Street's palm-lined strip leads directly to Funk Zone wine tasting rooms, local galleries, and Stearns Wharf.
“Styled in part on the original Hotel Californian built in 1925, the new iteration is composed of three separate buildings, resulting in a charming village-like feel.”
“The Moroccan-inspired, 121-room hotel’s interiors were designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from the Bravo series Million Dollar Decorators, and it shows: it’s decadent and seductive, but timeless and flowing.”
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