What is The Funk Zone like?

The Funk Zone is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Be sure to check out 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 traveler data, Hotel Californian is one of the top choices for your stay in The Funk Zone. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Stearns Wharf, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Riviera Beach House and Moxy Santa Barbara .

How many hotels will I find in the The Funk Zone area?

Book one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in The Funk Zone.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to The Funk Zone?

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What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

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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Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

1. Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone

Marta

₩338,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

2. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone

Caroline

₩834,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

3. Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

Diego

₩415,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

4. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 0.6 km from The Funk Zone

Jill

₩447,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

5. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Brian

₩490,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

6. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

James

₩471,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

7. Casa Del Mar Inn

West Beach, 0.6 km from The Funk Zone

Cole

₩377,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Lorena

₩554,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

9. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Martin

₩374,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

10. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Rey Jacob

₩340,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

11. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1 km from The Funk Zone

Thomas

₩491,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

12. The Milo

West Beach, 0.5 km from The Funk Zone

Karen

₩455,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

13. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

Frank

₩573,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Li

₩403,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

15. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

Kavian

₩707,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

David

₩469,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

17. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Jaime

₩384,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

18. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

darryl a

₩485,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

19. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Dominique

₩470,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

20. Ala Mar by the Sea

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

James

₩379,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 23 - Jul 24

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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

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

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

8/10 Good

"Ok"

The Upham Hotel

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay at The Upham Hotel overall. The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our visit, and the customer service was excellent. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, with plenty of outdoor seating areas to relax and enjoy the property. That said, our room wasn’t quite what we expected, especially for the price. It felt smaller than it appeared in the photos, and there were several maintenance and wear issues that made it feel less upscale than we anticipated. The bathroom door didn’t close completely, the sofa was noticeably worn and stained, and the bedskirt had a large hole in it. We understand that this is a historic hotel and appreciate its charm, but we were expecting the furnishings and room condition to be better maintained. Overall, we had a pleasant stay because of the wonderful staff and lovely grounds, but we do think the guest rooms could use some updates and better upkeep to better reflect the hotel’s pricing."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic little hotel in a nice area. Minutes from everything in Santa Barbara. Staff were all nice and our room looked like a little apartment with a kitchen and fridge. Very helpful for leftovers from dinner out! The grounds were so beautiful! The breakfast was great too. They had egg frittatas, out meal, cereal, yogurt parfaits and pastries. Coffee and tea. We ate inside but lots of people ate on the patio outside the lobby which was really nice. I highly recommended this hotel."

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Our top choices for The Funk Zone hotels

1. Riviera Beach House

2. Hotel Californian

3. Moxy Santa Barbara

4. Harbor House Inn

5. Lavender Inn by the Sea

6. Marina Beach Hotel

7. Casa Del Mar Inn

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

9. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10. Haley Hotel

11. Inn By The Harbor

12. The Milo

13. Villa Rosa Inn

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Harbor View Inn

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

17. The Franciscan Hotel

18. La Playa Inn

19. Hotel Santa Barbara

20. Ala Mar by the Sea

Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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