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, 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 neighbourhood include Riviera Beach House 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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Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone

Maria

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12 Jul - 13 Jul

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone

Taylor

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

Diego

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

16.4 km from The Funk Zone

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

23.6 km from The Funk Zone

Megan

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

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

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 3 km from The Funk Zone

Monique

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

14.4 km from The Funk Zone

Yanchao

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1.6 km from The Funk Zone

Angus

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

9.8 km from The Funk Zone

Nancy

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

5.8 km from The Funk Zone

David

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 1 km from The Funk Zone

Viviano

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

16.6 km from The Funk Zone

Leticia I

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

5.5 km from The Funk Zone

Phillip

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

The Craft House Inn

2.2 km from The Funk Zone

Norma

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 0.6 km from The Funk Zone

Jill

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone

Karen

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 1.5 km from The Funk Zone

jelica

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.1 km from The Funk Zone

Salina

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

14.9 km from The Funk Zone

Paulina

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Inn on Summer Hill

8.7 km from The Funk Zone

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

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Santa Barbara Beach

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

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Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place to stay for a long weekend in Santa Barbara. It's not fancy but it's well renovated, the room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and it was in a convenient location. Breakfast was adequate, though would have been nicer if there were some form of protein like eggs available. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay here again."

Hotels in The Funk Zone

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Riviera Beach House

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Iglesia

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Rose Garden Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

The Craft House Inn

Harbor House Inn

The Inn at East Beach

Santa Barbara Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara Beach

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East Beach

Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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