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)

FoodieTraveler76

Nov 2018

This was a wonderful way to spend a beautiful day in Santa Barbara. Andrew was a terrific tour guide..friendly and he shared his knowledge of the area, including the history of the Funk Zone, and the food and drink offerings. Andrew also knew a lot about the art scene. The food and other libations were all great. We saw parts of the city we didn’t know existed. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Thank you for the great review! So glad you enjoyed your time with Andrew, found amazing food and learned about the Funk Zone art scene! We hope to see you on our other tours soon. :)

Gabriel B

Oct 2018

Our host was sincere and knowledgeable, taking us to a few of the many great places to eat and drink in Santa Barbara. She also gave us the history of every place we went as well as recommended spots for future visits. Thanks Melissa!

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thanks for the review, Gabriel! Glad you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to see you again soon on our other tours :)

Khisghman11

Oct 2018

This was a great tour. Melissa was a wonderful and engaging guide. Unlike other food tours, this one keeps the group size fairly small. It was nice to have a few seated tastings as well. All of the food was absolutely delicious, and they also give you coupons in case you go back later to the same spots. And trust me, you will be back again at these places! It offers a great variety of food as well as drinks. You will be full by the end of it. I highly recommend you do this in the beginning of your trip, so you get an idea about what all the funk zone has to offer and where to go back to.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thanks for your review! So glad you enjoyed your time with Melissa and got to explore the Funk Zone!