Visit The Funk Zone
Popular places to visit
![Santa Barbara Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4b9585a48356be65be68944c62168157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
![Santa Barbara Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a79f5cfd6e83f80a536f9243662de183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
![Upper State Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1d3943494e82de7a7e3136701c3719f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
![Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51681-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
![Stearns Wharf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2a95900f46ed07b806fb0b7f1015da99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
![Butterfly Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4ac1f02a3b45ea4c8ed3a9d6ead87c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
![Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48339628/cd71a056-2a06-41da-808e-3cbe8c16744e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara: Private Scenic Tandem Sidecar Tour
![Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake and Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222202/c1020526-0293-4e24-95e0-abee1ffa13e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)
![Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222198/60b09f64-dde7-4c8c-bd9a-4d411fefbbb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)
![Cheers!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/703349/529a2cf5-7306-43d6-9656-ed19e3598645.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour
Top hotels in The Funk Zone
![Riviera Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4927400/4927347/83ccfa9d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Hotel Californian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18380000/18374100/18374097/7c43108e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024
![Moxy Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8380000/8375900/8375865/0b37a4ba_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2024
![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/a2794fcf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25247/23ded0f8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/ec3739ef_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Funk Zone
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East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
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Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1fb14b660f9f4732fe62daf0de6f37a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Waterfront
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor.
![Sambo’s Restaurant](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/34cf2b75249099eb8ddc2a001cd16336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.
![Santa Barbara showing a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35638-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant 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.