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.

The Best Hotels in The Funk Zone, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for The Funk Zone hotels

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

1. Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone

Laurette

₹25,927 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

2. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone

Caroline

₹40,718 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

3. Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

manilyn

₹25,803 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Amy

₹31,905 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

5. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Kennedy

₹32,954 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

6. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

darryl a

₹27,622 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

7. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Adam

₹22,928 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

8. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Amy

₹24,073 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

Danielle

₹37,823 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

10. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Dayne

₹35,407 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

11. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1 km from The Funk Zone

Richard

₹32,603 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Martin

₹16,325 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

13. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Maria

₹30,277 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

14. The Milo

West Beach, 0.5 km from The Funk Zone

gina

₹29,371 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.9 km from The Funk Zone

Ignacio

₹28,842 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

16. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Abraham

₹26,021 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

17. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.1 km from The Funk Zone

McKenna

₹34,729 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

18. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from The Funk Zone

Marcella

₹17,315 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Brian

₹32,452 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

20. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 0.6 km from The Funk Zone

Jackson

₹23,480 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Find the best The Funk Zone areas 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 area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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

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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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

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

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

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top The Funk Zone Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for families and relatively reasonably priced consider the SB are rates. Solar heated pool and hot tub was a real plus."

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"The room was older but okay everything appear to be clean.tge bedding was clean the shower area need too have new caulking but it was clean and I don't likebplacescwhere there are no doors so if someone gets up and turn on the light in disturbs the sleeping person and thats not cool...othe then that it was okay"

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with unique layout for hotel. All room surround the pool and nice garden. Ground level rooms get back entry while upper levels have balconies. Not sure if it was an overbooked night or just some reserved events happening during our stay but parking became an issue at night. Had to circle the lot 3 times for a spot, lucky someone left right in front of our room."

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean but very dark - not a lot of lighting. AC did not go very high, and the room stayed super humid the whole time. The elevator was very very slow and the door closed on us twice as we waited for people to leave the elevator before we got in. That said, it's a beautiful property; very clean, very well maintained and perfect location. Staff was ok; not super friendly but managed to get me in and out. One older blonde woman behind the reception desk was staring my mother and I down as if she wanted to make sure we were staying there while we waited for the elevator which made us uncomfortable, but we just tried to ignore her."

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Our top choices for The Funk Zone hotels

1. Riviera Beach House

2. Hotel Californian

3. Moxy Santa Barbara

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

5. Hotel Santa Barbara

6. La Playa Inn

7. Beachside Inn

8. Marina Beach Hotel

9. Harbor View Inn

10. Mason Beach Inn

11. Inn By The Harbor

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

13. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

14. The Milo

15. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

16. Castillo Inn at the Beach

17. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

18. The Franciscan Hotel

19. Lavender Inn by the Sea

20. Harbor 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

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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