The Funk Zone Travel Guide
Santa Barbara




Visit The Funk Zone
Stay near popular The Funk Zone attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Hotel Californian
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Riviera Beach House
"A delightful place with kind and helpful staff—an oasis of calm, and centrally located!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Moxy Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Beautiful place! And so nice being right on State Street. Can’t wait to go back!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"The staff are very helpful and very friendly if you need anything they will help you out."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Staff had an excellent recommendation for dinner (with a discount coupon), would that we could have taken advantage of the pool and other amenities of the place. Breakfast OK, convenient location for us. Nice balcony off the room, comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 East 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.






















