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?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to The Funk Zone, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

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.

Top The Funk Zone Hotels

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Our top choices for The Funk Zone hotels

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

1. Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone

Laurette

￥42,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

2. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone

denette

￥109,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

3. Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

manilyn

￥46,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Joanna

￥45,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Greer

￥44,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Lori

￥51,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

7. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Julia

￥26,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

8. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Liam

￥34,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Marilyn

￥44,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

10. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1 km from The Funk Zone

JILL

￥50,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

11. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Suzanne

￥39,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

12. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

Danielle

￥57,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

13. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Naomi

￥36,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

14. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Cayley

￥45,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Amy

￥36,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

16. The Milo

West Beach, 0.5 km from The Funk Zone

Shane

￥53,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

17. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Shari

￥50,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Liad

￥47,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

19. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

Jose

￥57,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

20. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 0.6 km from The Funk Zone

John

￥46,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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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 Arlington Theater or Lobero 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

"Would stay at vagabond inn again. Great value for the money, felt safe on property. Room had a microwave and refrigerator, easy check in and out. Would recommend."