The Funk Zone Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit The Funk Zone
Stay near popular The Funk Zone attractions
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
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 £447 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£447
29 Jul - 30 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! (975 reviews)
"There access to apps such as Netflix was not working and only a handful of TV stations that were. When I mentioned it to the manager he said yeah they've been working on it but offered no compensation and that was our one night just to enjoy our hotel room we room service but couldn't watch any movies ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Riviera Beach House
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £218 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£218
27 Jul - 28 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! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was nice but the rooms were very small. I was not expecting the size of the space to be small. Overall, the hotel was clean and very close to everything in town."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Moxy Santa Barbara
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £224 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£224
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 £237 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£237
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,444 reviews)
"The room that we were in was small but cozy. It was clean, was more modern and made you feel like you were in another country have a vacation. Definitely staying here again."
Reviewed on 13 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! (2,559 reviews)
"Great place. Was a cozy stay. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £72 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£72
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,427 reviews)
"Tiny rooms with tiny beds. No features, just a place to sleep. Room had a smell that made it uncomfortable to be in. But good location, easy to get to."
Reviewed on 13 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.
