The Funk Zone Travel Guide
Santa Barbara




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

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Hotel Californian
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Riviera Beach House
"Nice staff, great location. Rooms where super small and very outdated. Not worth the almost $800 / night after fees and parking. Try Hotel Santa Barbara for similar pricing and much nicer rooms."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Moxy Santa Barbara
"Aggressive and intimidating staff member"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Beautiful hotel with comfortable upgraded rooms, bikes to borrow, even a sparkling water dispenser on each floor."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Location, pool, hottub, breakfast, in room fridge& microwave---great value for price!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Well, when this place was a Motel 6, it was great, and now it sucks. -Stained sheets -Used hand towels that had just been wrapped back up -Room smelled at stale smoke -Air conditioner had a mildew smell -Toilet barely flushed and when it did, it made a screaming sound I informed the front desk and ..."
Reviewed on 9 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.






















