The Funk Zone Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

Sunset on the pier beach
Santa Barbara Pier
A sunset with palm trees silhouetted against a colorful sky.
The Funk Zone

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Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £412 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£412
19 Jul - 20 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! (967 reviews)
"Loved the location and decoration. Amazing bed and pillows ❤️"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £221 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£221
6 Jul - 7 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! (1,003 reviews)
"The rooms are smaller than they look in the photos and are quite tight. It’s the smallest shower I’ve ever been in. No real problems, it was clean and efficient, just small."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £227 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£227
19 Jul - 20 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 ...
Moxy Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £227 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£227
6 Jul - 7 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! (1,406 reviews)
"This boutique hotel is right in the mix of activity on State Street, but somehow keeps a calm and relatively quiet vibe inside. Very walkable to stores, shops, restaurants, bars, and we also relied on the property's valet parking for our many comings and goings for regional drives. On-site bar/cafe ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is £166 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£166
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,210 reviews)
"Beautiful room with garden view and small patio with 2 chairs and table to sit and relax. Nice pool. Bed was comfortable. In-n-Out and Starbucks within walking, maybe some other options. Close to the airport with a gas station next door so I could fill up my rental car the night before, walk to dinner, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £112 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£112
20 Jul - 21 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! (2,501 reviews)
"The only reason I gave a four star was that the air-conditioning in the main bedroom had an unpleasant odor coming from it. I'm not sure what could be done and it was late in the evening when we noticed it. Other than that the Sandpiper met all of our needs and was pleasant to stay there."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
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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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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.



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