Visit The Funk Zone
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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 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 carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
The Funk Zone Hotel Deals
Riviera Beach House
Rooms are small, perfect location. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Hotel Californian
Lovely stay at this beautiful and perfectly located property!
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
Moxy Santa Barbara
Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Clean, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast. Excellent hotel
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Impeccably presented hotel. I have stayed at a lot of hotels and this is right up there as one of the nicest places I ever stayed at.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Clean rooms and courteous staff. Location is lacking, really no place to walk around nearby and kind of a down-on-it’s-heels neighborhood. Also not a fan of the $100 pet fee (1-4 nights, so if you’re staying 3-4 nights it’s more reasonable), and the $10/day parking fee; it’s not a busy neighborhood. ...
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
Other neighborhoods around The Funk Zone
East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.
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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Waterfront
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like West Beach and East Beach.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
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