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Top 10 Hotels in The Funk Zone, Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (890)
"This was our first visit to the area and our first stay at Hotel Californian. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The hotel offers excellent value, impeccable cleanliness, and attentive service. The property is stylish and well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome. We look forward to returning."
The price is RM4,335
RM5,169 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Hotel Californian
Moxy Santa Barbara
Bar (on property)

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (800)
"Nice staff very good location clean rooms"
The price is RM1,144
RM1,307 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Moxy Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
Sun deck

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"I really enjoyed my stay. The staff what helpful. accommodating and knowledgeable."
The price is RM1,009
RM1,152 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Riviera Beach House
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1234)
"Amazing stay "
The price is RM1,321
RM1,509 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"I love this hotel"
The price is RM1,059
RM1,207 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (313)
"Always love staying here, it has such an intimate, cozy feel and reminds me of being in Europe. Great stay! "
The price is RM1,574
RM1,964 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property – evening/night

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1615)
"Nice place "
The price is RM1,106
RM1,263 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Inn
Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great stay! "
The price is RM1,527
RM1,744 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Santa Barbara Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Our stay was great, no complaints"
The price is RM745
RM851 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1721)
"Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Nice setting, quiet, and newly renovated "
The price is RM993
RM1,132 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
La Playa Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1116)
"Very nice place to stay"
The price is RM719
RM829 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beachside Inn
View from room

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Service, location and very clean place."
The price is RM995
RM1,137 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Beachside Inn
Casa Del Mar Inn
Exterior

Casa Del Mar Inn

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Is a beautiful place, nice and quiet, beds are comfortable and room size perfect for my family, I love this place, will definitely go back there and definitely recommend it!!!!"
The price is RM995
RM1,135 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Casa Del Mar Inn
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location and remodeled rooms. "
The price is RM1,429
RM1,629 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Harbor View Inn
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (859)
"Love this place and would stay again!"
The price is RM659
RM752 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is RM846
RM983 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Beautiful hotel and great staff. "
The price is RM792
RM904 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1587)
"This is a very pleasant place to stay."
The price is RM506
RM577 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Sandpiper Lodge
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location! "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in The Funk Zone

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

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.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Santa Barbara Museum of Art or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach map

West Beach

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

East Beach map

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.

Frequently asked questions

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 is a short 6-minute walk from Stearns Wharf, and it 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.