Hotels in The Funk Zone

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a visit to Santa Barbara Zoo, located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Santa Barbara Zoo, you'll love Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, both located nearby.

You can stroll along Santa Barbara Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Santa Barbara Beach. If you carry on walking you'll get to Stearns Wharf, Leadbetter Beach, and Santa Barbara Deep Sea for some more water views.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Santa Barbara County Courthouse – just one of the monuments in Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is walkable and that it has lots of nice beaches.

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.

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.

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.