The Funk Zone Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A coastal house on stilts with a pier extending into calm waters, surrounded by boats and mountains in the background.
A pier extending into calm waters with a cloudy sky above.
A sunset with palm trees silhouetted against a colorful sky.
A wine glass with 'Creana' branding on a wooden table.

Stay near popular The Funk Zone attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
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. ...
Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,331 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,331
฿6,088 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,262 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿8,262
฿9,434 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Moxy Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,635 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿7,635
฿8,879 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,525 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,541 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿2,541
฿3,061 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (1,524 reviews)
"I’ve never been to a hotel when they didn’t allow you to check in when you arrived, even if you were a few minutes before check in time. Here they made us line up, outside and wait til “exactly” 3:00. Then the woman that made us all wait, grabbed her purse and left, leaving one poor guy to check ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,841 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,841
฿3,406 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
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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.



The Funk Zone Travel Guide