Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food Tour

Discover the most festive flavors in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone this holiday season!

Experience the holiday flavors of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone as you explore its best eateries—and end your tour with a special festive tasting!

• 6 tastings & locations, bites, and sips – with a professional tour guide.
• Discover hidden street art and soak in the culture of Santa Barbara’s most eclectic neighborhood.
• Learn foodie photo tips and tricks using your smartphone’s camera.

What to Expect on Our Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food Tour

Our Santa Barbara food tour begins at the edge of the Funk Zone, just steps from the beach, before guiding you through the heart of the Funk Zone and lower State Street. Along the way, you’ll sample the signature flavors that make Santa Barbara a true food lover’s destination.

Enjoy artisan bites, fresh seafood, and delicious Mexican dishes paired with craft brews and local wines. As you walk, you’ll dive into the neighborhood’s culture, uncover hidden gems, and hear the stories behind the restaurants and makers who shape this vibrant district.

On this Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour, you’ll also get simple, pro-level photography tips to elevate your foodie shots using just your smartphone. By the end of the three-hour experience, you’ll be eating like a local—and snapping photos like one, too!

(Please note: we may not be able to accommodate shellfish or vegan/strict vegetarian dietary restrictions. This tour is also NOT suitable for celiac restrictions. Please call for more info or to get those burning foodie questions answered.)

Explore beyond Downtown Santa Barbara and let your local guide serve you the best of each menu at some of these local hidden hot spots.

• Fess Parker Winery: A top-shelf winery featuring small-lot, vineyard-designated, and clonal selection Rhône and Burgundian varietals.
• Lucky Penny: Unique corner cafe serving creative wood-fired flatbread and housemade BBQ chips.
• Mony’s Mexican Food Taqueria: Family-owned and operated, hole-in-the-wall taqueria known for street tacos, housemade chips, and the best salsa bar in town. (Weekday and Saturday tours only.)
• Cutler’s Artisan Spirits: The city’s first legal distillery since Prohibition, featuring top-shelf bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin, and apple pie liqueur.
• McConnell’s Ice Cream: THE best ice cream in Santa Barbara with recipes and methods that date back to 1949.
• Santo Mezcal: Southern Mexican cuisine with a Santa Barbara seafood influence.
• The Bier Garten: Lively bar and restaurant featuring German dishes and renowned beers.
• Santa Barbara Popcorn Co.: Locally harvested, hand-popped, organic/GMO-free artisan popcorn.
• Chocolate Maya: Artisan chocolate shop that crafts bonbons, truffles, and bars from ethically sourced, heirloom cacao.

Where to Meet for Your Funk Zone Food Tour

You will receive a confirmation email after booking that direct you to your meeting location.