The Funk Zone, CA

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Pier
Santa Barbara Pier
We stopped here for a wine tasting.

Popular places to visit

Giraffe

Santa Barbara Zoo

4.5/5(307 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(529 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Santa Barbara Bowl

4.5/5(144 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(417 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

Upper State Street
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Butterfly Beach

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

$28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

$69
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

$45
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Nothing better than a Santa Barbara sunset on the water

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

$89
per adult
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

$25
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
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The Funk Zone Hotel Deals

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
$146 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$166 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Hotel was clean and cute. Rooms were small but cozy.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Riviera Beach House
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
$717 nightly
The price is $819 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$819 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (935 reviews)
Greta location

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hotel Californian
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
$203 nightly
The price is $232 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$232 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and MOXI, The Wolf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (805 reviews)
Nuestra estadía en el Hotel Moxy fue excelente. Nos encantó el ambiente del lugar; el cuarto estaba muy limpio, organizado y cómodo. Además, el hotel está excelentemente ubicado, a corta distancia de todo y especialmente del Funk Zone, con una gran variedad de cafés, restaurantes, breweries y wine ...

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Moxy Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$225 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$257 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,149 reviews)
Beautiful inside and out Great location

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
$279 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$319 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Perfect hotel!!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
$119 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$136 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,155 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
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Other neighborhoods around The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Lower State

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Lower State
Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

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.

Santa Barbara Beach
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

Waterfront

While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor.

Waterfront
Santa Barbara Beach, California

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

West Beach
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

East Beach

4.5/5(529 area reviews)

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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