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1520 Cheap Hotels in The Funk Zone - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Riviera Beach House
Sundeck

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great location "
The price is NZ$459
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara
Bar (on property)

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (804)
"Great property, rooms are a little quirky but facility is great overall and the location is perfect."
The price is NZ$438
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Moxy Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (901)
"Great room! Comfortable bed nice art work, first rate liquors, coffee snacks. Pleasant staff. Great location. "
The price is NZ$1,514
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hotel Californian
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Love the place I will definitely come back. "
The price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (194)
"Great stay ! "
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (595)
"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "
Casa Del Sol
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1179)
"The staff is very kind and courteous. "
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1200)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Condo, 2 Bedrooms | Outdoor dining

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3.0 star property
The price is NZ$1,267
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1016)
"Great stay"
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (325)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is NZ$475
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279)
"Excellent property."
The price is NZ$3,153
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Montecito Inn
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Always friendly and clean"
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "
The Inn at East Beach
Palmoro House
Exterior

Palmoro House

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (300)
"Good location"
The price is NZ$426
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Palmoro House
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1061)
"Great place to stay."
The price is NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Ok place to stay."
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Our guide on where to stay in The Funk Zone

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

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.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

East Beach map

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.

West Beach map

West Beach

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

Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A perfect location with nearby restaurants and the pier. They have free parking, no resort fee that I could see, free breakfast and afternoon wine, cheese and crackers, and a nice pool area."
Ruth 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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 Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Californian is the highest ranked property 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 top choices in the neighbourhood include Moxy Santa Barbara and Riviera Beach House.

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.