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evening at the rooftop pool complex, enjoying a
signature cocktail while gazing at twinkling
coastal and city views.
The 121-room hotel is rich with beautiful fa-
cades and decor, cushy rooms, and sweeping
views. Martyn Lawrence Bullard designed this lat-
est and grandest reincarnation, creating a fantasy
world of intricate Moroccan tiles, Indian screens,
and mid-century furnishings from Spain and Por-
tugal. The glamorous details from handcrafted
Moorish lights to hand-painted tile are both con-
temporary and classic.
Each room is named after Moorish troubadours
of medieval Spain. Ours was large, airy and com-
fortable, with a welcome small patio facing the
courtyard. The decor, bedding and bath amenities
reflected the same attention to quality and detail
as the rest of the property.
Staff at this five star property was professional,
friendly and helpful, treating every guest as a VIP.
From now on, the Hotel Californian always will be
our choice for a Santa Barbara weekend getaway.
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