Hotel California Debuts New Meeting and Event Venues, Elevating Celebrations and Social Spaces with Modern Glamour

Santa Barbara Hotel Inspires Guests with Incredible Setting, Spaces and Services and 20,000 Square Feet of Meeting and Event Space

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. June 07, 2017

SANTA BARBARA, CA. June 7, 2017 - Santa Barbara's most anticipated luxury property, the Hotel Californian, is launching as an ideal venue for meetings and groups this summer. The Hotel Californian will quickly become one of the most sought-after destinations in California for groups seeking a truly walkable coastal escape just steps from the beach and the vibrant Funk Zone, ripe for exploration with artisan boutiques, restaurants and wine tasting rooms.

“The best leisure destinations combine the romance of past with an unexpected twist of modern fun,” said Carlos Lopes, managing director of the Hotel Californian. “These event spaces do more than set the stage, they help create celebrations with legacy.”

The Hotel Californian's 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space has a capacity to accommodate groups of up to 200 or more, but is perfectly amenable to smaller executive retreats or full buyouts. Depending on the size, groups can enjoy an entire building, reserved exclusively for their use. At Hotel Californian, meeting facilities, registration, and outdoor areas come together harmoniously to create a special experience for event guests. New event spaces found in the hotel's three buildings include:

• The Californian building: Preserving the facade of the original 1925 Hotel Californian, the Californian building is a four-story structure including the only fourth floor outdoor event space which is the 1,300-square-foot rooftop pool and event deck that will provide stunning, unobstructed 360-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez mountains and can accommodate up to 180 guests. An unparalleled space in Santa Barbara, this will be the place for one-of-a-kind, memorable events.

• The Mason building: Comprised of two three-story structures, the Mason building includes an executive board room and five flexible meeting with private patios, making it an ideal setting for meetings of up to 60 as well as can be available for groups looking for a buyout. The different meeting rooms range from 520 square feet to 664 square feet and can be divided into two equal sections to accommodate small meetings and dining events. These surround a shared hospitality lounge for coffee, catering and breakout functions. Immediately adjacent to the lobby and library, is a completely flexible meeting room at 770 square feet and an executive board room, which is 350 square feet and provides a superb venue for intimate meetings including corporate retreats, board meetings and private dinners.

• The State building: Unequivocally, this is the most dynamic and flexible event and social catering venue in Santa Barbara. A 4,200-square-foot plaza lawn, together with the 3,000-square-foot ballroom and a 3,500-square-foot rooftop event deck, the State building will provide an exquisite venue for group events for up to 300. It is also home to the hotel's signature 1,700-square-foot Presidential Suite. 


The hotel's service, amenities and unique, customized itineraries create a memorable program for groups of all types with one-of-a-kind experiences that are immersive, unexpected and quintessentially Santa Barbara including sea cave kayaking, standup paddle boarding, deep sea fishing, wine country tours and tasting experiences with local winemakers and a farmers' market tour and interactive culinary cooking class with the hotel's seasoned chef.

Exceptional Spanish Colonial architecture combined with world-class Moorish inspired interior designs from renowned designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the “new” 121-room Hotel Californian is at the intersection of State and Mason Streets and features paseos, gardens, fountains, and open plazas in a setting create an exciting, new venue for extraordinary meetings and events in a location that combines the best of Santa Barbara. Other standout highlights include a Moroccan-inspired spa and salon, fitness center, fashion boutique, and a myriad of distinctive dining options.

Surrounded by tasting rooms from some of the finest Santa Barbara wineries, together with eclectic restaurants and boutiques and the newly opened MOXI (The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation), the Hotel Californian will be the activity center of State Street and the Funk Zone and will redefine the Santa Barbara waterfront.

Regardless of the group size or length of stay, guests traveling to the Hotel Californian will experience incredible accommodations, service and programming. For more information about the Hotel Californian or to book a meeting, please visit www.thehotelcalifornian.com.

About Hotel Californian

One of the most anticipated hotel openings in 2017 will be Santa Barbara's Hotel Californian. Featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and a modern Moorish vibe, this coastal retreat will cater to the Hollywood elite, locals and international visitors alike. On the site of the original Hotel Californian, this State Street seaside destination has been meticulously crafted by developer Michael Rosenfeld featuring paseos, gardens, fountains and open plazas. A stunning rooftop pool and event deck will provide unobstructed views of both the coastline and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Featuring a luxury Moroccan-inspired spa, fashion boutique and casual dining options, the 121-room Hotel Californian is located adjacent to Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone and one block from Union Station. Its ballroom, event lawns and meeting spaces will provide memorable venues for group events. Interiors from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, will enhance the quintessential California Spanish Colonial architecture with Bullard's unique Moorish inspired details.

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