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Gio LIVING GOOD 65
Throughout the three buildings, guests can relax and socialize around multiple paseos, gardens, fountains and open plazas planted with bougainvillea. Hotel Californian hosts unique events throughout the year, such as the recent Howl event (Nov. 12, 2019) celebrating the Beaver Moon with craft cocktails, a personal tarot card reader and Val-Mar Records spinning vinyl. On Wine Down Wednesdays, guests can enjoy half-priced wine bottles at Goat Tree. First Fridays, which began in November, features live music and cocktails under the sun. Goat yoga and silent disco yoga are also part of the dynamic programming. Stay tuned to the hotel’s website for upcoming events, such as Mix & Mingle Mixology. Of course, Hotel Californian is right in the middle of all the action in the Funk Zone, the city’s liveliest area that boasts an array of wine tasting rooms (Margerum Wine Company, Riverbench, Municipal Winemakers, Potek, Pali Wine Co., Santa Barbara Wine Collective, etc.), cocktail bars (the recently opened Pearl Social and
Test Pilot), amazing restaurants (at the hotel and, nearby, Loquita, Oku Asian, The Lark, Brophy Brothers on the harbor, Shalhoobs BBQ), shop-worthy boutiques (Merchant for custom jewelry, clothing, books, candles and gifts) and cultural mustsees (the new MOXI—Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation and, seasonally, Art Walk on Sundays). The central location of the hotel assures that guest experiences go far beyond the boundaries of the property. Plus, there’s easy access to the train station; a waterfront brimming with sailboats, kayaks and surfers; the beach only steps away; and close proximity to the Urban Wine Trail, State Street shopping and Stearns Wharf. The hotel will be rolling out exciting package offerings for 2020, including Red Carpet on the American Riviera and the opulent Take the Train Package. No matter if you come for a weekend or a week to this year-round playground, you’ll leave not only relaxed, but inspired by the place, the people and the overall experience. 36 State St., Santa Barbara, 805.882.0100, hotelcalifornian.com