The Funk Zone Travel Guide
Santa Barbara




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

Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Hotel Californian
"Beautiful property and location. Helpful and friendly staff. What a beautiful city! 2 minor gripes: Could not stream with their chrome cast platform. Staff tried to help but didn’t know what iPhone settings need to be changed. Hot tub out of order."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Riviera Beach House

Moxy Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
"very clean room, no drawers for clothes, friendly staff, have to pay for parking, restaurants all on the same street,"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Everything we needed. No frills but none needed. Could have used more toiletries and Kleenex."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
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 West 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.





















