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CONTACT INFORMATION

Alice Weller *
31 West Carillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 US
8058799174 phone 1
[email protected]


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General Notes: submitted by: [Weller, Alice]

Jurisdictions: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FILM COMMISSION

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 10/9/2025

Location Details

Kimpton Canary Hotel | Santa Barbara   3D Model

United States / Santa Barbara, California
Location ID: #10298597

Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Kimpton Canary Hotel is a premier film-friendly hotel and production location on California’s iconic American Riviera. Surrounded by red-tiled rooftops, swaying palms, and charming paseos lined with boutiques and cafés, the Canary offers an ideal backdrop for film, television, and commercial shoots. Just steps from State Street, this Spanish Colonial boutique hotel seamlessly blends Mediterranean architecture with contemporary California style—perfect for on-location filming, photo shoots, or production crew lodging. The rooftop boasts postcard-perfect 360° views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Pacific Ocean, a signature setting for both on-camera scenes and cast-and-crew relaxation. With hand-painted tiles, elegant wrought iron accents, and a cozy outdoor fireplace, every detail exudes cinematic charm.
The hotel features 97 updated guest rooms, each offering luxurious four-poster canopy beds with Italian Frette linens, spacious layouts, and easy ground-level parking—ideal for production vehicles, film crews, and equipment access. On-site Finch & Fork restaurant provides locally sourced cuisine, craft cocktails, and an extensive California wine list. Production crews choose Kimpton Canary for its comfort, convenience, and style. Enjoy complimentary morning coffee before call time, unwind during our nightly hosted wine hour, and toast your wrap party at Finch + Fork. Whether you’re filming a feature, commercial, or lifestyle shoot, Kimpton Canary Hotel offers a versatile and film-friendly location in Santa Barbara—where Mediterranean elegance meets California sunshine.

Location Category:

  • ACCOMMODATIONS - *;
  • ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotels;
  • BARS / NIGHT CLUBS - *;
  • BARS / NIGHT CLUBS - Upscale;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Coastal Towns;
  • COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES - *;
  • COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES - Event Venues / Conference / Ballrooms / Banquets / Weddings;
  • RESTAURANTS - *

Architecture Style:

  • 21st Cent / Contemporary;
  • Mediterranean / Spanish Revival
 
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