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 ฿13,781 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿13,781
฿18,238 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (981 reviews)
"The property is indeed unique - - beautiful architecture - our room however was extremely overpriced for having it face a parking lot and garbage area . The room itself was clean although the carpet had several spots all over. For 1300 / night I would expect more, at least a bigger property with ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,393 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿6,393
฿7,300 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"What I didn’t like was the room was awfully small. The restroom was awfully small as well. Didn’t like the way the shower was made to where you had water on the outside of the shower. Not a lot of counter space either in the bathroom what I did like was that it was in the center to where everything ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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 ฿8,862 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿8,862
฿10,119 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (817 reviews)
"The staff was particularly informative. The location can’t be beat. There is no closet per se but they have knobs and cool leather handled hangers & a steamer. It worked well for me. Will come back!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Moxy Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,851 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,851
฿3,352 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,933 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,933
฿5,623 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,592 reviews)
"Air conditioning was good. But the property is old and tired. It really needs a makeover."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,641 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿6,641
฿7,716 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,295 reviews)
"The hotel staff at check in were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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 Arlington 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.



The Funk Zone Travel Guide