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

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Sun 20 Oct

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)

KCampione

Nov 2019

So much food and drinks and everything was so delicious! Had the best time! Lots of laughs and we actually learned a lot about the history of the Funk Zone!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thanks for the wonderful review! So glad you enjoyed your time with us!

Leticia H

Oct 2019

Brooke, our tour guide led us to some places, food and drinks that we never would have found on our own exploring. She gave us great info and tips on features on our phone camera. Our group turned out to be amazing. For the few hours we were together we were all good friends. Amazing experience. Thanks to Brooke for facilitating this.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thanks for your review, Leticia! Glad you had a good time with Brooke :)

SAVisitor

Oct 2019

Enjoyed the small group food & wine tour of the Funk zone with Kim and Christy. It was nice to meet other travelers and sample the fabulous SB cuisine and beverages. The lobster bisque from the Enterprise Fish Company and the Thai shrimp wraps from Tiger Tiger were my favorite. Both red & white wines from the SB Wine Collective were appealing. I highly recommend this tour for foodies who enjoy tasting what local restaurants have to offer.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for your review! So glad you enjoyed your time with our guides exploring our food scene and we hope to see you on our Solvang Food Tour soon! :)