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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

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

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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.

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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.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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West Beach

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

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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.

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Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Riviera Beach hotel. The decor is incredibly cool and stylish, and the rooms—while on the smaller side, which is completely expected for a boutique property like this—were remarkably comfortable and well-appointed. The location couldn't be better. It was incredibly convenient to walk to numerous fantastic restaurants and take a scenic stroll over to Stearns Wharf. If you are looking for a cozy, character-filled spot in an unbeatable location, this is it!"

The Franciscan Hotel

2/10 Terrible

"Besides the bugs and spider issue, basic ADA rights are not included here. They say there are ADA accessible rooms and ramps, there arent. You half to walk half a block to use the ramp. Or forcibly use stairs on the other side of the motel. I'm a disabled person with something really rare and debilitating, so having to explain that to administration staff to get the basic ADA amenities, which I later found out by staff isn't even truly ADA, Im sick, have a federal disability card, I'm as disabled as it comes. But every single worker in this hotel took not one, but multiple looks and assumed I wasn't. I had to tell at least 2 people the same thing twice, I need an ADA space. But nope, they kept giving it to other guests. Fully admitted to giving me a fake ADA room they give to anyone who wants to rent it. So they look and decide if someone really needs a true ADA room, decide for you, and give you that room. If you try to help yourself in the situation, all they do is apologize. It's like talking to a wall, I don't even know what to do besides ask lawyers. I'm in shock, and honestly in pain. They made me haul my stuff to the other side of the motel in the morning because they gave that room to someone else. Like there aren't a dozen of the same that entire row we walked by that were empty and being cleaned that were the same. I even tried to stay in the cheaper fake ADA room, not caring I accidentally paid more for another. Didn't care. Now I'm hurt and have to see a doctor..."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well maintained and a great bargain in Santa Barbara. The room was extremely clean and large. The bathroom was very nicely laid out. Breakfast was very convenient and the property was in a great location in town. The property is older but that didn’t detract from anything during our stay."

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 our traveller data, Hotel Californian is one of the top choices for your stay in The Funk Zone. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Riviera Beach House and Moxy Santa Barbara.

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.

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Hotel Californian

Riviera Beach House

Moxy Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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Casa Del Sol

Inn on Summer Hill

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Montecito Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Harbor House Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

The Craft House Inn

Palmoro House

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Riviera Beach House

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