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Our top choices for The Funk Zone hotels

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Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Wonderful setting, perfect location and easy shopping"
United States
Leah
The price is ฿5,164
฿5,897 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Riviera Beach House
Bar (on property)
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is ฿6,172
฿7,048 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Moxy Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (931)
"Room, staff, pool, restaurant, location were all fantastic!!"
United States
Marian
Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23.6 km from The Funk Zone
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is ฿5,107
฿5,737 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16.6 km from The Funk Zone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is ฿4,190
฿4,826 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Beach
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
16.5 km from The Funk Zone
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (229)
"Clean and comfortable beds "
United States
Kelly
The price is ฿3,476
฿3,997 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
16.5 km from The Funk Zone
6.8 out of 10, (631)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
16.4 km from The Funk Zone
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1219)
"We like this location a lot and will stay there again in the future."
United States
Eddie
The price is ฿2,731
฿3,146 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.9 km from The Funk Zone
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1369)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is ฿3,931
฿4,528 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Lobby
Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.7 km from The Funk Zone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (337)
"Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, great location, beautiful memories!"
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿7,913
฿9,179 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Inn on Summer Hill
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 5.5 km from The Funk Zone
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (294)
"One of the best properties I’ve stayed at. Beautiful and clean . Service is excellent. "
United States
Karina
The price is ฿38,964
฿47,979 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
4.5 km from The Funk Zone
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is ฿5,729
฿7,860 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Montecito Inn
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4 km from The Funk Zone
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (997)
" Clean rooms and easy access to beach."
United States
Pradeep
The price is ฿6,805
฿9,034 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Exterior
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone
7.6 out of 10, Good, (308)
"Very friendly and gracious staff. The sister property is lovely. There is a significant construction project in the lot across the street which detracted from the charm of the neighborhood. "
United States
Amy
The price is ฿3,882
฿5,357 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Palmoro House
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1.6 km from The Funk Zone
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Excellent Stay"
United States
Mario
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
14.4 km from The Funk Zone
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1022)
"Very clean room, super cool down to earth front staff night shift."
United States
Jessica
The price is ฿2,201
฿2,599 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.5 km from The Funk Zone
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff. "
United States
Laura
The price is ฿8,659
฿9,891 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.5 km from The Funk Zone
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (973)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is ฿3,671
฿4,185 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Find the best The Funk Zone areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

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 featuring a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Staff, room and we were going to be away from our puppy and they had a gift for him with a note and champagne upon arrival "
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is The Funk Zone like?
The Funk Zone is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Make sure that you visit MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry as part of your The Funk Zone travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in The Funk Zone?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Moxy Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in The Funk Zone. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers an outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Another top choice in the area is Riviera Beach House.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the The Funk Zone area?
Book one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in The Funk Zone and start exploring everything Santa Barbara has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Funk Zone, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in The Funk Zone.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in The Funk Zone are MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf and Reagan Ranch Center are also worth a stop.