The Funk Zone Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit The Funk Zone
Stay near popular The Funk Zone attractions
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in The Funk Zone
Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £422 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£422
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (973 reviews)
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Riviera Beach House
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £210 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£210
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location. Rooms where super small and very outdated. Not worth the almost $800 / night after fees and parking. Try Hotel Santa Barbara for similar pricing and much nicer rooms."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Moxy Santa Barbara
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £232 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£232
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (815 reviews)
"Aggressive and intimidating staff member"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £224 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£224
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,425 reviews)
"All good"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £109 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£109
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,539 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay for a long weekend in Santa Barbara. It's not fancy but it's well renovated, the room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and it was in a convenient location. Breakfast was adequate, though would have been nicer if there were some form of protein like eggs available. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is £210 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£210
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,242 reviews)
"Beautiful property@"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in The Funk Zone
Find the best The Funk Zone areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.
Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
