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.

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Things to do


Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿17,633 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿17,633
฿22,565 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ฿7,912 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿7,912
฿9,036 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"This hotel offers tiny rooms and although it bills itself as pet friendly but we did not experience pet friendly staff. We left after one night for another hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,298 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿8,298
฿9,476 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,764 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,764
฿3,314 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,637 reviews)
"There was too small for two occupants. Only one chair in the room requested the second one nothing happened.. the amount of soap bear minimum is recommended to get your own soap"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,918 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿7,918
฿9,207 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,283 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,283
฿4,883 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Sandpiper Lodge
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater 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