The Funk Zone, CA

Santa Barbara

Sunset on the pier beach
Santa Barbara Pier
California sunset Palm tree rows in Santa Barbara
The Funk Zone

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Harbor at sunset

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(539 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 Zoo

4.5/5(315 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
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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
Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(426 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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Santa Barbara Bowl

4.5/5(147 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
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(1,017 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

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

$28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
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 Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

$65
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

$45
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
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The Funk Zone Hotel Deals

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
$608 nightly
The price is $694 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$694 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (962 reviews)
"Loved the concept and location, very expensive though."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
$242 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$276 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and close to everything."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
$246 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$281 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 Santa Barbara ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (813 reviews)
"Moxy had all the great amenities we were looking for in a hotel. Great location, friendly staff, and clean rooms. Can’t wait to come back."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Moxy Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
$176 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$200 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,263 reviews)
"Their employees were so nice and welcoming!"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
$169 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$197 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,167 reviews)
"Staff was sweet"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$158 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,191 reviews)
"Have stayed a number of times and will continue. Professional and kind staff. I was upgraded to a recently renovated harbor view. Will be back again in a few months. Thank you"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Beachside Inn
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Other neighborhoods around The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Lower State

4.5/5(60 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(1,198 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
Waterfront

Waterfront

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

Waterfront
West Beach

West Beach

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

West Beach
aerial of East Beach at sunset, Santa Barbara, California

East Beach

4.5/5(538 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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