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
£51
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in The Funk Zone
Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £583 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£583
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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. ...
Riviera Beach House
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £153 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£153
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was excellent!"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Moxy Santa Barbara
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £229 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£229
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £70 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£70
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,638 reviews)
"This is a motel with everything that entails: doors and windows toward the exterior of the property, no lobby, tiny rooms. A sign that says “help us prevent human trafficking” greeted us. As long as you realize that, you are fine. But if you think you are booking a hotel, you will be very disappointed. ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £67 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£67
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,419 reviews)
"I will never choose to stay anywhere else if I am in the area. This is one of the safest, cleanest, and nicest properties I have ever stayed in, especially for the price. The staff is all beyond amazing and helpful, so nice and caring, willing to do just about anything for their guests. If you are ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £101 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£101
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (2,662 reviews)
"It was good. That was good and small swimming pool."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 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 West 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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
