The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara

Photo by Theresa McLaird
Photo by Theresa McLaird

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Zoo

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
Santa Barbara Harbor

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
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

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
Upper State Street

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 top-notch restaurants.

Upper State Street
Stearns Wharf

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
Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Butterfly Beach

Things to do

Enjoying a glass of wine at Sarloos & Sons in Los Olivos.

Private Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

S$1,347
per adult
Private Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)
Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake and Wine Tour

Santa Ynez Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

S$349
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ynez Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)
Historical Walking Food & Wine Funk Zone Santa Barbara Tour

Historical Walking Food & Wine Funk Zone Santa Barbara Tour

S$330
per adult
Historical Walking Food & Wine Funk Zone Santa Barbara Tour
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour

Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

S$322
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)
Tours of Santa Barbara - private tours

Tours of Santa Barbara

S$322
per adult
Tours of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food & Drinks Walking Tour

Taste Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food & Drinks Walking Tour

S$316
per adult
Taste Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food & Drinks Walking 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$291 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$291
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 10 Mar,2025

Riviera Beach House
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$1,013 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
S$1,013
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 5-star 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! (879 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel & spa. Everyone on the staff was extremely helpful and nice. It’s walking distance from everything, beach and state street."

Reviewed on 24 Feb,2025

Hotel Californian
Moxy Santa Barbara
Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$340 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$340
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (790 reviews)
"I knew the room would be small (as we got the smallest room they had), but it was barely walkable. About 8 inches to scoot between the wall and the bed. Everything was good quality and the bed itself was comfortable, but overall not worth the price paid. Usually you can justify the price with amenities, ..."

Reviewed on 1 Dec,2024

Moxy Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$470 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
S$470
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Well maintained oceanside property a bit of a walk from downtown but worth it for the quiet easy access everywhere including freeway"

Reviewed on 8 Mar,2025

Santa Barbara Inn
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$127 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
S$127
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,393 reviews)
"The entrance from State Street is tricky as it is narrow, and the sidewalk can be busy. The bumps to slow down the cars on the way to the entrance and in the parking lot are too high and rattle the cars."

Reviewed on 9 Mar,2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$347 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$347
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 5 Mar,2025

Hotel 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 East Beach 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

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 Santa Barbara Harbor 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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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