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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $135.00

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Tue 24 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)

Ruth W

Jun 2018

We had a really fun tour with Andrew who shared his knowledge and passion for Ventura in a way that really added into our appreciation for the town and also the Funk Zone in particular. The range of food and drink was excellent with lots of photo opps. We have returned to some of the venues. Thanks Andrew! Ruth and John from Scotland.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks for taking our tour, Ruth! We're so honored you chose our tour out of all the options you had! Cheers to a great vacation!

Samantha T

Jun 2018

Our tour guide Andrew was fantastic. Knowledgeable and adapted the tour to suit our group. Unlike most food tours this one had multiple stops including a wine tasting and distillery tour. Really good start to our stay in Santa Barbara. Only drawback was the photography element which I think could be developed further as it’s a unique concept which helps set this tour apart! If you are choosing between food tours definitely go for this one. Perfect blend of food history and art. Thank you Andrew!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks for the review, Samantha! We are always striving to give amazing tours and love to get ideas of how we can be even better. So, thank you for the feedback and we look forward to making our tours even more informative in the future!

emiliapana

Jun 2018

This tour is a great way to learn about the history of a very cool neighborhood of Santa Barbara, and to experience the great quality and variety of food and drinks the local business offer. I also liked that almost all the places we went to were mom n' pop / family owned businesses. Our tour guide Andrew was also very fun, answered all our questions, and managed our big group like a pro.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks for the review! So glad you enjoyed the tour!