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)

Casey9382

Jun 2018

The Eat This, Shoot That tour with Abbie was fantastic. We tried so many incredible foods and beverages and Abbie kept everything fun and informative. I've been to Santa Barbara before, but have never learned so much about the culture, the history and the people.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

So glad you learned something new about Santa Barbara! Thanks for the review!

applekt55

May 2018

My friends and I did a short weekend in Santa Barbara for our bride-to-be's bachelorette party, and one of our chosen activities was this food tour. And it was an excellent choice! Not only did we get to do a historical walking tour of the Funk Zone (I honestly love learning new things, and this was a huge bonus), but we ate some amazing food. Mony's tacos were my favorite, but the bisque from Enterprise was a close second. Also, Cutler's was an EXCELLENT way to close out our Saturday tour with tastes of excellently distilled whiskey, gin, bourbon, vodka, and my personal favorites the Apple Pie and Cold Brew liqueurs. Our tour guide, Andrew, was the best! He chatted with us in between informing us of local history and detailed how these small businesses got their start to now be well known in the Santa Barbara area. Not to mention, he showed me how to take GOOD pictures. I honestly have been abusing my camera. I had no clue how to properly use it. Not anymore! Thank you for an awesome day, Andrew!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Wow! Thanks for the awesome review! So glad you enjoyed your time with us on the food tour!

Mike R

May 2018

Hi Tara . . . I’m sure you don’t remember me but I was on your tour a few years ago. You taught me how to shoot GREAT photos using my Smart Phone. While we on the tour, we went for ceviche and I took the attached picture. I have never entered a contest so I decided I would give it a try. I had it printed, framed, and submitted it to the Los Angeles County Fair. I titled it “Ceviche by the Sea” I was shocked to find that I took third place behind some very accomplished photographers. That tour was a tremendous learning experience for me. Thanks for a wonderful learning (and eating) experience. If you ever need another recommendation, please count me in. Mike Rounds

Response from Host

May 2018

Thanks for your review, Mike! It's so cool to hear that you won an award from a photo you took on our tour!! Best of luck with your future shoots and we hope to see you again on one of our other tours :)