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 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center With a stay at Hotel Californian, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Bowl and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from West Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reagan Ranch Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.