What is The Funk Zone like?

The Funk Zone is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Be sure to check out 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 traveler data, Hotel Californian is one of the top choices for your stay in The Funk Zone. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Stearns Wharf, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Riviera Beach House and Moxy Santa Barbara .

How many hotels will I find in the The Funk Zone area?

Book one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in The Funk Zone.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to The Funk Zone?

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What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

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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Our top choices for The Funk Zone hotels

1. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone

Caroline

￥78,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

2. Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

manilyn

￥42,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Amy

￥44,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

4. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Adam

￥35,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

5. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Martin

￥27,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Kennedy

￥54,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

7. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Amy

￥41,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

darryl a

￥44,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Dayne

￥64,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

10. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1 km from The Funk Zone

Richard

￥50,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

Danielle

￥57,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

12. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

Jose

￥43,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

13. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Abraham

￥43,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. The Milo

West Beach, 0.5 km from The Funk Zone

gina

￥51,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Ignacio

￥44,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

16. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Brian

￥46,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

17. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Maria

￥48,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

18. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 0.6 km from The Funk Zone

Steve

￥90,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

19. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.1 km from The Funk Zone

McKenna

￥52,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Cayley

￥47,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Find the best The Funk Zone areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about The Funk Zone

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

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Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"Affordable and simple. Had an issue with my keycard which the staff fixed right away. Easy parking plus free shampoo and soap!"

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"We only stayed two nights and were not actually on the property for much of those two days. The room was clean - bed mattress was outstanding, Got some of our best sleep on our trip in that bed. The Crocodile Restaurant was outstanding. Food was delicious. Service was top notch. Considering it was Fiesta week they did not miss a beat."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"We chose this hotel because it is within very close walking distance of the beach and pier. The hotel has plenty of parking, is very clean and well-kept, and the staff is helpful and friendly. The free morning breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, waffles, juice, tea, coffee and fruits, among other things. The rooms are spacious and just fine except for two things. To control the temperature you have to use a remote and point it at the air conditioner. We had to ask the attendant to explain how to use the remote because it is not user friendly. The other issue is that you can't get Netflix via the tv unless you use your hotspot, and the internet is not great. For the price we paid I feel that there should not have been any problems."

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Our top choices for The Funk Zone hotels

1. Hotel Californian

2. Moxy Santa Barbara

3. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

4. Beachside Inn

5. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Marina Beach Hotel

8. La Playa Inn

9. Mason Beach Inn

10. Inn By The Harbor

11. Harbor View Inn

12. Villa Rosa Inn

13. Castillo Inn at the Beach

14. The Milo

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

16. Lavender Inn by the Sea

17. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

18. The Eagle Inn

19. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

20. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

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Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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