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 our traveller data, Riviera Beach House is one of the top choices for your stay in The Funk Zone. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hotel Californian and Moxy Santa Barbara .

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.

Top 10 The Funk Zone Hotels of 2026

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Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone

Taylor

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone

Mary

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

Diego

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

23.6 km from The Funk Zone

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 1 km from The Funk Zone

Ryan

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

9.8 km from The Funk Zone

Saul

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Inn on Summer Hill

8.7 km from The Funk Zone

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

14.9 km from The Funk Zone

Justin

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

16.4 km from The Funk Zone

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

16.6 km from The Funk Zone

Leticia I

includes taxes & fees

28 May - 29 May

Casa Del Sol

16.5 km from The Funk Zone

Esther

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

15.7 km from The Funk Zone

"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...

Denise

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 1.5 km from The Funk Zone

Chaoqun

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4 km from The Funk Zone

Sergio

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 3 km from The Funk Zone

Sharon

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.1 km from The Funk Zone

Simon

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Anna

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 1.5 km from The Funk Zone

wandi

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

14.4 km from The Funk Zone

Yanchao

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone

Deserie

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

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Santa Barbara Beach

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.

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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.

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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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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West Beach

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

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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.

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Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice quaint Inn within walking and driving of the Santa Barbara beach. Nice continental breakfast. Private and protected interior courtyard was very nice."

The Milo

6/10 Okay

"My wife and I upgraded to a larger room. The room was light and bright, but the bed was way too soft, and the room is along the main roadway, which made it quite loud. I shared this concern with the front desk staff and they were kind enough to reduce one night parking fee of $40. In our travels we feel that this room was fairly overpriced. I would have to think again about whether we would stay at this establishment in the future.."

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived at the tail end of the wine & cheese reception -- an unexpected treat! We were able to utilize the pool/ hot tub before going to sleep and had it all to ourselves. The location was most excellent for our needs. The breakfast in the morning was very satisfying. I'd go back again!"

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Riviera Beach House

Hotel Californian

Moxy Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Inn on Summer Hill

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Del Sol

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Casa Iglesia

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

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