The Funk Zone Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit The Funk Zone
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in The Funk Zone
Hotel Californian
"Loved the location and decoration. Amazing bed and pillows ❤️"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Riviera Beach House
"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
Moxy Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
"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
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"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
Sandpiper Lodge
"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
Where to stay in The Funk Zone
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.
