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

The Funk Zone

Mary

includes taxes & fees

4 June - 5 June

Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone

Jake

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

2 June - 3 June

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

14.4 km from The Funk Zone

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

23.6 km from The Funk Zone

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

9.8 km from The Funk Zone

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

16.6 km from The Funk Zone

Ruth

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

14.9 km from The Funk Zone

Justin

includes taxes & fees

2 June - 3 June

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

16.5 km from The Funk Zone

includes taxes & fees

15 June - 16 June

Inn on Summer Hill

8.7 km from The Funk Zone

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 June

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1.6 km from The Funk Zone

Olga

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 June

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Kseniya

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4 km from The Funk Zone

Joyce Marie

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 5.5 km from The Funk Zone

AKOP

includes taxes & fees

2 June - 3 June

Sandpiper Lodge

5.5 km from The Funk Zone

Rhonda

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 1.5 km from The Funk Zone

Didier

includes taxes & fees

21 May - 22 May

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.1 km from The Funk Zone

Simon

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 June

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

16.5 km from The Funk Zone

Esther

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

6.4 km from The Funk Zone

Aram

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

La Playa Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Elena

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

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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 Carriage and Western Art Museum 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

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed the one night"

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

4/10 Poor

"Room was very basic, small and nothing like pictured on the listing. The bed was uncomfortable, springs poking. Shower water pressure was low. Breakfast was basic. On our last night the smoke alarm kept beeping and finally we got up at 3am to call the desk. The guy came and wanted change the battery but it was wired so he just unplugged it and left. Very safe. Never got back to sleep so we just left early. The hot tub jets also malfunctioned the night before. Way too expensive for a room was that essentially a motel 6."

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

6/10 Okay

"The air conditioning was not working so they had installed portable air conditioners in the window, so the window could not close and lock. We were on the ground floor, so worried about security. Room was clean, but had a strong chemical smell, like it had just been treated with insecticide or something like that."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Overall a great place to stay. Location is great, property was clean, and good amenities (for our room with two queen beds: two tables with chairs, mini fridge, and safe). No microwave though, if that’s something you were looking for. Small flat screen tv with Direct TV, was a little difficult to figure out at first though. "

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Hotel Californian

Riviera Beach House

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Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

Inn on Summer Hill

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Sandpiper Lodge

Santa Barbara Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Casa Del Sol

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

La Playa Inn

Our guide on where to stay in The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

La Playa Inn

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