The Funk Zone Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

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Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿24,160 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿24,160
฿29,251 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (899 reviews)
"Great room! Comfortable bed nice art work, first rate liquors, coffee snacks. Pleasant staff. Great location."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,640 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,640
฿9,867 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Pros: staff and facilities, including bed were excellent. Agree with other reviewers regarding the shower/water situation; other than that rooms are small though neat and clean. Cons: Room next to us had a dog that was barking at night for over an hour; finally complained to the front desk and it ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,405 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿7,405
฿8,456 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (801 reviews)
"Great property, rooms are a little quirky but facility is great overall and the location is perfect."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Moxy Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿9,043 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿9,043
฿11,620 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (61 reviews)
Great family stay
"Its was a great location for families. In between Sea center, Zoo, Moxi and even the natural museum is a only 15min car ride. Room easy access the pool easy access. Great stay"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿5,195 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,195
฿5,932 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice hotel, updated well. liked the balcony!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,327 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿8,327
฿9,588 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very pleased!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around The Funk Zone

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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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