The Funk Zone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Funk Zone
Stay near popular The Funk Zone attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$96
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$54
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
AU$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best The Funk Zone Hotel Deals
Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$1,092 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$1,092
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. ...
Riviera Beach House
121 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$286 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$286
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Moxy Santa Barbara
12 E Montecito Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$443 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$443
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (820 reviews)
"noisy because it is near 101 and expensive"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is AU$132 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$132
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,654 reviews)
"Clean place and decent for the low price per night. Location to downtown and the beach was excellent!"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is AU$126 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$126
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$180 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$180
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,667 reviews)
"Room is clean. We are two families stayed in 2 connected room but they only allowed to park one car in the premises. There are plenty of empty spots inside.Breakfast is not good. Fruits are finished at 9am and they did not refill. No protein option in breakfast."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in The Funk Zone
Find the best The Funk Zone areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
