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 Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Californian is the highest ranked property in The Funk Zone. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Moxy Santa Barbara and Riviera Beach House .

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.

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Our top choices for The Funk Zone hotels

Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone

Mary

RM3,141 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

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

Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone

Jeremy

RM1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone

Matthew

RM1,187 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

23.6 km from The Funk Zone

Mike

RM759 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

Inn on Summer Hill

8.7 km from The Funk Zone

Joe

RM1,158 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone

Abigail

RM661 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

16.4 km from The Funk Zone

Arturo

RM390 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Casa Del Sol

16.5 km from The Funk Zone

Jennifer

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Montecito Inn

4.5 km from The Funk Zone

Eugenie

RM848 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

16.5 km from The Funk Zone

Gerardo

RM588 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

14.9 km from The Funk Zone

Natalia

RM664 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 1 km from The Funk Zone

Kathleen

RM885 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4 km from The Funk Zone

Jeanine

RM747 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.3 km from The Funk Zone

Jennifer

RM1,023 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.1 km from The Funk Zone

Anaiah

RM1,567 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Palmoro House

East Beach, 1.7 km from The Funk Zone

Shanel

RM816 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

14.4 km from The Funk Zone

Christine

RM340 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.3 km from The Funk Zone

Jaime

RM666 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.8 km from The Funk Zone

Vanessa

RM674 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 1.6 km from The Funk Zone

Briana

RM619 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

Find the best The Funk Zone areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

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