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Hotel Californian draws repeat praise for its walkable location near the beach, wharf, and Funk Zone, stylish decor, spacious rooms with very comfortable beds, and a rooftop pool and deck that deliver standout views and relaxing hangout space.
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Elizabeth
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Angie
Mar 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
esther
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Sofia
Feb 17, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
aeriel
Feb 10, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
With a stay at Hotel Californian, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Harbor. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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