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Hotel Californian
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Last updated: Mar 30, 2025
Key features
- $40,000 min. spend
- 285 guests
- Catering included
- Pets allowed
- 23 min. response time
Reviews
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4.3 · 384 reviews
Matt Shires Sep 24, 2022
I like to think of myself as an experienced traveler and this place did not disappoint at all. Actually, it was probably one of my top hotel experiences period: from the hotel property, staff, and overall experience.
I have to call out 5 amazing employees at the Hotel Californian: Alex, Kristos, Mercedes, and most importantly Adam. These individuals went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. You almost felt like family, which is very rare in my opinion. Adam was great in providing us recommendations and he really knew the area.
If you are in town on Thursdays, be sure to ask if there is a Winemakers dinner at Blackbird (one of my favorite dinner experiences). Because the hotel has strong relationships with vineyards in the area, they showcase a variety of wines that pairs perfectly the course you are having. Amazing food and company!
Lastly, the hotel is a perfect location as they are in the newly renovated “Funk Zone”. There are many new shops, restaurants, and bars in the area, so be sure to check them out!
Matt Shires Sep 24, 2022
I like to think of myself as an experienced traveler and this place did not disappoint at all. Actually, it was probably one of my top hotel experiences period: from the hotel property, staff, and overall experience.
I have to call out 5 amazing employees at the Hotel Californian: Alex, Kristos, Mercedes, and most importantly Adam. These individuals went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. You almost felt like family, which is very rare in my opinion. Adam was great in providing us recommendations and he really knew the area.
If you are in town on Thursdays, be sure to ask if there is a Winemakers dinner at Blackbird (one of my favorite dinner experiences). Because the hotel has strong relationships with vineyards in the area, they showcase a variety of wines that pairs perfectly the course you are having. Amazing food and company!
Lastly, the hotel is a perfect location as they are in the newly renovated “Funk Zone”. There are many new shops, restaurants, and bars in the area, so be sure to check them out!
Stephen Himmerich Oct 20, 2022
Truly a wonderful stay! Everything was expertly executed to perfection from arrival to departure. The design was thoughtfully exact, providing a fresh balance of class and artistic nuances throughout the hotel, my room being the epicenter of that intentionality. It was a cozy bit of paradise during my stay in Santa Barbara, offering true feelings of luxurious comfort. While everything was on point, I especially appreciated the turndown service and the level of exactitude brought to that aspect of my stay. It was genuinely enjoyable to watch the room magically transform throughout the day with just the right conditions staged in my room for whatever the time of day required. There was ice in my bucket when I needed it, coffee refilled for morning consumption or an afternoon read on the terrace, and the bed and bath made up to feel fresh at all times. Then there were the yellow notes; these showed up around the room daily with various quotes or insights. They were just a nice cap to top off the already fantastic service. Well done! You have ruined me for all other hotels thus far.
Stephen Himmerich Oct 20, 2022
Truly a wonderful stay! Everything was expertly executed to perfection from arrival to departure. The design was thoughtfully exact, providing a fresh balance of class and artistic nuances throughout the hotel, my room being the epicenter of that intentionality. It was a cozy bit of paradise during my stay in Santa Barbara, offering true feelings of luxurious comfort. While everything was on point, I especially appreciated the turndown service and the level of exactitude brought to that aspect of my stay. It was genuinely enjoyable to watch the room magically transform throughout the day with just the right conditions staged in my room for whatever the time of day required. There was ice in my bucket when I needed it, coffee refilled for morning consumption or an afternoon read on the terrace, and the bed and bath made up to feel fresh at all times. Then there were the yellow notes; these showed up around the room daily with various quotes or insights. They were just a nice cap to top off the already fantastic service. Well done! You have ruined me for all other hotels thus far.
Chris Winger Aug 24, 2022
The rooms are really great, spacious and with a great aesthetic. The only thing that didn't sit well is that the onsite bar & restaurant shuts on Sunday & Monday, not great if you are staying Saturday to wednesday!!
The rooftop pool, although small is nice and refreshing with plenty of beds.
Chris Winger Aug 24, 2022
The rooms are really great, spacious and with a great aesthetic. The only thing that didn't sit well is that the onsite bar & restaurant shuts on Sunday & Monday, not great if you are staying Saturday to wednesday!!
The rooftop pool, although small is nice and refreshing with plenty of beds.
Monica lola Oct 21, 2022
Beautiful and delicious pastries! Get there early to get the best pick. Lots of sell outs at Goat tree. Rooms are beautiful and comfy. Right in the heart of the funk zone. Something for everybody.
Monica lola Oct 21, 2022
Beautiful and delicious pastries! Get there early to get the best pick. Lots of sell outs at Goat tree. Rooms are beautiful and comfy. Right in the heart of the funk zone. Something for everybody.
Danny Shulman Dec 20, 2022
Edited my review as they did end up fixing the issue after 4 months. When you say you will call someone back, it would just be appreciated that you follow through especially knowing I was billed twice for an expensive room.
Nice hotel and in the best location.
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Told review: They billed me twice for one room and then wouldn't answer my phone calls and call me back to correct it. Ended up having to dispute it with my credit card company.
Danny Shulman Dec 20, 2022
Edited my review as they did end up fixing the issue after 4 months. When you say you will call someone back, it would just be appreciated that you follow through especially knowing I was billed twice for an expensive room.
Nice hotel and in the best location.
_________
Told review: They billed me twice for one room and then wouldn't answer my phone calls and call me back to correct it. Ended up having to dispute it with my credit card company.
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Facilities
- Information
- Professional services provided since 1950
- Languages:
- English
- Minimum spend requirement is applicable for catering and beverages. Minimum spend requirement: $40,000
- Premises
- Standing 285 people
- Banquet seats 285 people
- Event space SERENA ROOFTOP
- 2920 square feet
- Banquet seats 250 people
- Standing 250 people
- It can be booked for a separate event
- Event space Court of Califia
- 3780 square feet
- Banquet seats 300 people
- Standing 300 people
- It can be booked for a separate event
- Event space Alhambra Ballroom
- 2900 square feet
- Banquet seats 285 people
- Standing 285 people
- It cannot be booked for a separate event
- Reception can be held both inside & outside
- Ceremony can be held both inside & outside
- Max. overnight capacity: 242 guests
- There is a separate space for a wedding ceremony
- Venue has separate rooms for bride and groom
- There are enough chairs and tables for the maximum capacity of people
- There are enough linens for the maximum capacity of people
- Inventory
- Tables
- Chairs
- Catering & Drinks
- We specialize in these cuisines:
- American
- European
- It is not permitted to bring a third-party catering service provider
- You cannot bring your own drinks
Accommodation
Double roomRooms: 121
Permits and restrictions
- The standard event duration included in the price is 6 hours
- The event can finish at 10:30 PM, at the latest
- Preparation start times are arranged on case-by-case basis
- Equipment removal time is coordinated on case-by-case basis
- The check-in time is coordinated on case-by-case basis
- There are no sound restrictions inside
- There are no sound restrictions outside
- No preferred partners, but we can recommend other vendors.
- Pets allowed
- No fireworks
- No smoke show during a musical performance
Payments
35%
Deposit required at the time of booking 30 days
The remaining service cost must be paid before the event Service scope and pricing is the same for all event types
Payment:
Bank transfer
Credit card
Cancellation policy
Free cancelation of the booking is not applicable
Changing the event date is not allowed. Changing the date would require canceling the existing booking.
FAQs About Hotel Californian Wedding Venue
The cost of booking Hotel Californian for a wedding depends on a lot of factors, such as the number of guests, day of the week you’re having your wedding, services you select. Maximum capacity of Hotel Californian is 285 guests. For a wedding of 50 people Hotel Californian wedding venue cost starts at $59,859.Hotel Californian pricing guide:
- Price for venue rental for 50 guests - $15,000, $300 per person
- Price for 50 guests with catering and beverages - $59,859, $1,197 per person
- Price for venue rental for 75 guests - $15,000, $200 per person
- Price for 75 guests with catering and beverages - $63,036, $840 per person
- Price for venue rental for 100 guests - $15,000, $150 per person
- Price for 100 guests with catering and beverages - $66,212, $662 per person
- Price for venue rental for 125 guests - $15,000, $120 per person
- Price for 125 guests with catering and beverages - $69,389, $555 per person
- Price for venue rental for 150 guests - $15,000, $100 per person
- Price for 150 guests with catering and beverages - $72,566, $484 per person
- Price for venue rental for 200 guests - $15,000, $75 per person
- Price for 200 guests with catering and beverages - $80,525, $403 per person
Yes, there are additional costs when booking Hotel Californian for a wedding. A 23% service charge is also applied to all services.
Yes, Hotel Californian has a minimum spend requirement for weddings starting at $40000 for catering and beverages.
No, Hotel Californian maintains the same pricing across all days of the week, including weekdays and weekends.
No, Hotel Californian maintains the same rates throughout the year, regardless of the month.
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At the Hotel Californian wedding venue, you can host up to 285 seated guests or up to 285 standing guests. The venue has different event spaces available to rent out ranging from 2900 sq. feet to 3780 sq. feet. which can be booked for a separate event.
Yes, Hotel Californian offers in-house catering specializing in American, European cuisine. At this wedding venue it isn’t possible to bring your own third-party catering.
No, Hotel Californian wedding venue doesn’t allow you to bring your own drinks.
No, there isn’t any parking available at the Hotel Californian wedding venue.
Yes, there is accommodation available both at the Hotel Californian wedding venue with a maximum capacity of 242 guests and at nearby locations.
There are no noise restrictions at the Hotel Californian wedding venue.
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