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 Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Californian is the highest ranked property in The Funk Zone. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Moxy Santa Barbara and Riviera Beach House .

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.

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Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone

Jeremy

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone

Mary

includes taxes & fees

7 May - 8 May

Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Inn on Summer Hill

8.7 km from The Funk Zone

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

9 Apr - 10 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

14.4 km from The Funk Zone

Christine

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

23.6 km from The Funk Zone

Mike

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Casa Del Sol

16.5 km from The Funk Zone

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

Montecito Inn

4.5 km from The Funk Zone

Eugenie

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

14.9 km from The Funk Zone

Natalia

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

16.6 km from The Funk Zone

Richard

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 1.5 km from The Funk Zone

Kelsie

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.3 km from The Funk Zone

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4 km from The Funk Zone

Jeanine

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

16.4 km from The Funk Zone

Arturo

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 1 km from The Funk Zone

Kathleen

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.1 km from The Funk Zone

Anaiah

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

16.5 km from The Funk Zone

Gerardo

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Casa Jardin

Laguna, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone

Charles

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

The Craft House Inn

2.2 km from The Funk Zone

Norma

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

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Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"It was my first time staying here, and it definitely won’t be my last! It’s a very calm inn with a lot of charm to it. It’s walking distance from the beach which I enjoyed. There were also a lot of great amenities like a mini fridge and microwave in the room. You can also borrow bikes to explore SB. The continental breakfast was yummy, and the staff were super helpful and kind. Definitely recommend :)"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

6/10 Okay

"The pictures were definitely misleading and shot with a wide angle camera and maybe a bit of touch up. The room was small, dim and definitely did not have the "retro" vibe the pictures are going for. The staff at check-in wasnt rude, but definitely not friendly either. Our biggest issue was with the noise level. None of our neighbors were exessive loud, but the walls and floors were paper thin and we could hear everything, steps, TV and coversations. We had a hard time falling asleep even with earplugs. If this was some kind of cheap motel I would not be upset, however for the price we expected a LOT more. "

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Riviera Beach House

Hotel Californian

Moxy Santa Barbara

Inn on Summer Hill

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Del Sol

Montecito Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

The Inn at East Beach

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Riviera

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Jardin

The Craft House Inn

Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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