Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour

Overview

Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food photos.

This food & photo tour starts on lower State Street and will walk you through the Funk Zone neighborhood where you will taste what Santa Barbara is known for with bites of fresh seafood, gastropub creations, Mexican food, artisan beer, and locally grown wines several different locations. Along the way, you’ll get immersed in the local culture and hear interesting stories about each place you’ll visit.

You’ll also learn easy-to-shoot photo tips from your pro tour guide and take your food photo skills to the next level using your smartphone’s camera app. By the end of your 3 hour tour, you’ll be eating like a local and shooting like a pro!
(Please note: we cannot accommodate shellfish allergies, vegan or celiac restrictions at this time. However, we only have one shellfish/seafood tasting on the tour.)

City: Santa Barbara

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $135.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $135.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Wine tasting

Beverages

Food tasting

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Not recommended for vegan or celiac dietary restrictions. Shellfish allergies cannot be accommodated, but will only miss out partially on one tasting.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
We are still adhering to all current guidelines for Santa Barbara County. Please do a quick online search for "mask mandate Santa Barbara County" so you can stay in-the-know for your trip! We will also be updating all our guests on any COVID guideline changes as is needed.

What To Expect

Funk Zone

Begin your 3-hour Santa Barbara walking food tour at a central location in the Funk Zone, located near lower State Street. This region once housing warehouses and scuba shops — now revitalized into a bustling neighborhood of hip eateries, wine-tasting rooms, and artist studios — is where you’ll meet your guide for an afternoon food tasting and photo tour. Set out on foot at a moderate pace as your guide shares insights into Santa Barbara’s history and burgeoning art culture. Keep your smartphone ready so you can practice the helpful photo tips your guide offers along the way. You'll have many opportunities to take food photos and colorful portraits in the lively Funk Zone. Along the way, your guide stops for food & drink tastings (all included) at restaurants, a wine bar/bakery, & one microbrewery. Learn how to properly position your food for the best photos as you sample local fare. After your tour you can continue to explore and capture this fun & funky neighborhood on your own.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (93)

imprincevince

Dec 2019

Christy was a great guide and this tour was definitely worth the money. The money easily covers the amount of food and drink that you get, and having the expertise and knowledge of a guide is invaluable. As a local, I learned things that I didn't know before and this tour definitely covers many of the good eats in the Funk!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thanks for the great review! It's always a pleasure to have locals on our tours and I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Hopefully, we will see you on our Solvang tour someday!

Tinamarieito

Nov 2019

Along with some friends, I experienced the Funk Zone tour with Kimmie Dee as our guide. What a great time we had, and what a wonderful job Kimmie did!! She gave us such great local history, and took us to several eateries for excellent tastings!! By the end of the tour, we were stuffed, happily laughing, and had more knowledge of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone than we knew existed!! Thanks for the great day, Kimmie!!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for the wonderful review about the tour and our guide! So glad you had a good time with Kimmie!

Klesieur

Nov 2019

Had an awesome time with my girlfriends as we chose to do this excursion while in port on our Celebrity Cruise! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect as I’ve never done a “food tour” before and wasn’t quite sure what the Funk Zone was, but this was an EXCELLENT way to experience the local charm and flavor - and Kimmie Dee really added to the experience with all of her knowledge, energy, and humor!! All of the stops we made were at delicious and very friendly establishments ... so glad I was wowed!!! Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Wow! Thanks for the glowing review! We are honored you wanted to spend your time in Santa Barbara with us and we hope the rest of your time on the cruise is just as wonderful.