The Funk Zone, CA

Santa Barbara

Photo by Theresa McLaird
Photo by Theresa McLaird

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Zoo

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 Zoo
Starting off a great day of fishing with a beautiful #sunrise over the Santa Barbara Harbor #adventure #ocean #California

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 Harbor
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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.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

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.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Upper State Street

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 top-notch restaurants.

Upper State Street
Butterfly Beach

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 walkable area.

Butterfly Beach

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

￥5,173
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara Taco Tour on E-Bikes

Santa Barbara Taco Tour on E-Bikes

￥10,346
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Taco Tour on E-Bikes
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour

Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

￥35,324
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)
Santa Barbara: eBike rental full day

Santa Barbara: eBike rental full day

￥10,346
per adult
Santa Barbara: eBike rental full day
Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara

Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara

￥24,387
per adult
Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Best of Santa Barbara Walking Tour with Ice Cream

￥13,297
per adult
Best of Santa Barbara Walking Tour with Ice Cream
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The Funk Zone Hotel Deals

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ￥109,615 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥109,615
￥132,726 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)
"The staff made us feel welcome from the time we arrived to when we checked out. Very accommodating and polite. We had a great little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ￥33,949 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
￥33,949
￥38,768 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome place near restaurant and bars"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ￥33,649 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥33,649
￥38,425 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (803 reviews)
Felt welcome and taken care of.
"Staff was more than accommodating, Room was clean and comfortable, spent time in the eclectic lobby playing games with other quests."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Moxy Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ￥36,096 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
￥36,096
￥47,098 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (83 reviews)
"Very good hotel with view of the beach and walk across the road to the beach front park and trail."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥19,859 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
￥19,859
￥22,877 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews)
"Great hotel! Beautiful grounds!"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ￥22,357 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥22,357
￥25,531 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was great! Breakfast wonderful! Smenities were awesome!"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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Other neighborhoods around The Funk Zone

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East Beach

4.5/5(529 area reviews)

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

East Beach
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Lower State

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

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.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

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

Waterfront
Sambo’s Restaurant

West Beach

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

West Beach
Santa Barbara showing a coastal town

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 Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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