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

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Sat 19 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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (93)

PG315

Apr 2018

We had a delightful time with Abby on our tour of the Funk Zone! A perfect way to sample the awesome variety of food and drinks in the neighborhood, while learning some fun photo tips and some Santa Barbara history. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

May 2018

Thanks the great review! We hope to see you again next time on our wine tour! :)

Kate S

Mar 2018

My niece (visiting from Indiana) and I had a fabulous time! We saw a nice representation of the Funk Zone's tasting rooms and restaurants, we learned a lot about the area, Abbie was a fun and delightful guide and we enjoyed meeting the other great folks on the tour. Zoe now has a list of "where to go next time I come back!" Abbie also taught us some great iPhone camera tips. Of note - Tara helped me with my ticket purchase - very easy online. We LOVED our tour!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thanks for the review, Kate! It was our pleasure to host you and we look forward to (hopefully!) seeing you on the wine tour next tie your niece is in town!

Skip L

Feb 2018

First and foremost, our guide Amy was awesome. She was informative, knowledgeable, and fun. We had great food and drink, learned unusual bits about Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone, and got great tips about taking pics with our phones. All in all a brilliant way to spend a few hours. I have already recommended it to my friends and family here is SB.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thanks for the great review, Skip! So glad you had such a great time! And thanks for spreading the word :)