Visit The Funk Zone
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Mission Santa Barbara
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
Our pick of the best The Funk Zone Hotel Deals
Hotel Californian
Spotless rooms and the beds were AMAZING
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Riviera Beach House
Room was spotless, staff was great and easy to talk to throughout our short stay. The room had pretty good amenities for a small short stay.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Moxy Santa Barbara
Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
The hotel was lovely! It was very clean and the staff were very attentive. It is located right off State St. and nearby local shops; it was great for walks. The hotel has a bar and the bartenders were amazing!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Great
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Staff was friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable and the room was of good size. It’s a little outdated but very clean. Breakfast was filling. Thank you!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Funk Zone
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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, West Beach and East Beach are top sights worth seeing.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
