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)

451lynnk

Nov 2021

I live in Los Angeles and have been to SB many times but never really got to know the area and food. I went for the weekend with my cousin and loved this tour! I live food tours and have been on many of them all over the country and world. Tara, the owner took us on our tour and we had an amazing cultural and food experience. We had 5 delicious stops with wine and beer parings AND went to a distillery for 5 tastings. Most of us purchased their delish gins and liqueurs. The Funk Zone is a very special place right off of State Street that I never knew existed! I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you for the wonderful review! I so enjoyed showing off our beloved Funk Zone to you. I hope we get to see you on our Solvang food tour someday!

M5743FOsusann

Nov 2021

This was such a fun and cool way to experience the heart of Santa Barbara! Every single stop was absolutely delicious and the portions were very generous. We would not have been able to try all those places on our own in one weekend. The tour guides were amazing and a wealth of knowledge and history of the area, which made the tour really interesting and personable. We scheduled this for lunch on a Sunday and it was the perfect way to end our trip.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thanks for the review! So glad we were able to maximize your time in Santa Barbara. We hope to see you on our Solvang Food Tour someday!

40tiffaniel

Aug 2021

First time doing something like this and I thought it was amazing. Be prepared to walk, we were in a group with older couples and I could tell they were tired. It isn't a huge area we walked (4x4 block) but just keep in mind it may not be for everyone. The variety of food and drinks was nice. The amount of time we spent at each stop is pretty quick 15-20 min each. It was a cool way to see that part of Santa Barbara. My favorite part was the last stop at the distillery where we tried 6 liquors, everyone in the group bought at least one bottle to take home. We really enjoyed our tour.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for the great review! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Santa Barbara. We hope to see you on our Solvang Food Tour someday soon!