The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara
Photo by Theresa McLaird
Photo by Theresa McLaird

Popular places to visit

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Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 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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Stearns Wharf

4/5(31 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(32 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

Upper State Street
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(11 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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Mission Santa Barbara

4/5(15 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mission Santa Barbara

Things to do

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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

S$46
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
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Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)

S$339
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)
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Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour

S$130
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour
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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

S$169
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)

S$313
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)
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Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour

S$235
Per adult
Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour
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Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$344 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
S$344
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (968 reviews)
"Great location, close to restaurants and bars, ocean"

Reviewed on 19 Oct,2024

Riviera Beach House
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$997 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
S$997
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (868 reviews)
"like it"

Reviewed on 30 Oct,2024

Hotel Californian
Moxy Santa Barbara
Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$338 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
S$338
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (782 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the moxie hanging out in Santa Barbara's cool beachfront weather was a relief from the heat of LA"

Reviewed on 7 Sep,2024

Moxy Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$294 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$294
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,223 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect location right by the water, near Stearn’s Wharf, walkable to downtown and the Amtrak station - and the room was great! We’ll certainly stay here again if we come to Santa Barbara again!"

Reviewed on 30 Oct,2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$195 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
S$195
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Nn"

Reviewed on 4 Nov,2024

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$177 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
S$177
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,416 reviews)
"It was clean and walking distance to shops and restaurants. The complimentary breakfast was excellent. They only had one ice machine and it didn't work well. The front desk employees were professional but not friendly and didn't seem very happy. But again they did their jobs and were professional. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around The Funk Zone

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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Lower State
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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 Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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West Beach

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

West Beach
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample 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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