About Us

And we believe that the local food and drink scene is a very big part of our city’s uniqueness. That’s why it is our #1 goal to support the local mom & pop eateries, tasting rooms, farms, and shops of Santa Barbara & Solvang while showing you a super good time in our favorite neighborhoods.

Eat This, Shoot That! is a company that is centered around encouraging local business and treating other business owners like good friends – great friends, actually! When you come on our tours we aren’t just introducing you to the local culture and helping you find all the cool hidden eateries and undiscovered gems, we’re introducing you to our friends. And we think that’s pretty neat.

Founder & Big Cheese

Tara started Santa Barbara’s very first food tour in the summer of 2012 and added her love of photography to the mix, making it the world’s only food and photo tour. She is also the author of a travel guide book about Santa Barbara titled 100 Things To Do In Santa Barbara Before You Die. When she’s not steering the company ship, you can find her on the hunt for the next great meal with her husband and three kids in tow.

Operations Manager & Guide

Kayla loves just about everything along the Central Coast, having spent her entire life in various spots around the county. She likes to think she knows a little bit about a lot of things, from the history to the food and some great photo spots that make this area so amazing.

Food Tour Guide

Hayley loves learning about what brings people of different cultures together, especially when the answer is food! When not conducting research for her PhD, you can find her frequenting wine bars in the Funk Zone, running along East Beach, and attempting to try every taco on Milpas Street.

Food Tour Guide

Nadia is an aspiring photographer, writer,  and huge fan of life—but more importantly FOOD. You will find her eating gelato downtown, sticking her toes in the sand at East Beach, telling dad jokes to strangers, or saying hello to every dog within a 40 mile radius. She believes everyone should be on the “see-food diet”, where you see food and you eat it.

Food Tour Guide

Dylan came out to Santa Barbara from the East Coast in 2016. He loves eating and drinking all over town and is on a mission to find the best breakfast burrito. When taking a break from food you can find him hiking, walking, and generally exploring this beautiful place!