Funk Zone Food Tour: Taste and Photograph Santa Barbara

Indulge in a culinary adventure through Santa Barbara’s trendy Funk Zone, sampling fresh seafood, gastropub creations, Mexican cuisine, artisan beer, and local wines. Learn food photography tips and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Funk Zone - Kick off your three-hour culinary stroll in Santa Barbara at a designated meeting point within the Funk Zone, situated close to the lower part of State Street. This area, once a hub for storage facilities and diving gear shops, has been transformed into a vibrant district filled with trendy restaurants, wine-tasting venues, and art…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Wine tasting
  • Beverages
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Explore Santa Barbara’s trendy Funk Zone on a culinary journey while also gaining knowledge about the local culture and enhancing your food photography skills.
The food and photography tour begins at the lower end of State Street and takes you on a walk around the Funk Zone. Taste the flavors that Santa Barbara is celebrated for, including fresh seafood,…

Location
119 State St
State Street
Look for your guide wearing a denim shirt with the Eat This Shoot That logo on front. They will be standing in front of Santo Mezcal at 119 State Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mhtraveler90
Jan 20, 2025
What a treat! - My husband and I were in town for a comedy show that was taking place that evening and we had some time to kill. I use to go to school at UCSB; however, I never did many tours when I was in school and this was the perfect time! I believe it was Hannah (I'm horrible with names!) who took us on our tour on Saturday at 11:00. The weather was perfect and even better, it was only us two; so it was like having a private tour. We ended up eating 4 different dishes, along with a stop at Fess Parker Funk Zone (winery) and we ended at McConnell's Fine Ice Creams. First off, our tour guide was awesome! Not only was she super personable, but also very knowledgeable and hilarious! It takes a lot to keep up the energy for 3 hours and she did it effortlessly. On our tour we ate at Santo Mezca, the ceviche was delicious and the octopus was cooked perfectly! We would definitely come back to dry more dishes! Another stop was at the SB Biergarten and we ate Schnitzel Poutine that came with fries, mushroom gravy, green onion and cheese curds (I asked for the curds on the side). I can't say this would be a dish I would order on my own, however, I was glad I was able to experience it once. We had our third food stop at Mony's Mexican Food, we had a taco that came with chips and salsa (the salsa had a bit of heat!). I liked the portion of the taco dish since both of the previous dishes were full portions. I love street tacos that are made with simple ingredients and this was it! Second to last was a stop at the Lucky Penny and we had The OG pizza. The pizza was a full size pizza and had great flavor and thin crust (my fav is thin crust). Last but not least, we ended at McConnell's Fine Ice Creams. I am lactose intolerant, therefore, I ended up having the Mango sorbet. Flavor and texture wise, this was definitely one of the better sorbets I've had and very refreshing. Overall, I appreciate the large portions of food; however, I would say I could be happy with smaller portions and try more places or smaller portions and the cost of the tour be cheaper. I only say smaller portions since I don't like wasting food. Either way my husband and I really enjoyed our time exploring the Funk Zone!
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Kateryna
Jan 6, 2025
A Flavorful Adventure in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone - We had an incredible time on the Funk Zone Food Tour in Santa Barbara! Visiting five local spots, we enjoyed a perfect mix of delicious food, refreshing alcoholic beverages, and a delightful dessert to top it all off. Our guide, Hannah, was fantastic—so friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. The group we toured with was wonderful, adding to the fun and lively atmosphere. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the flavors of Santa Barbara!
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820janellw
Aug 26, 2024
Fun walking food tour. - Fun tour. Great food and information. The picture taking tips was a nice addition. Hannah was an excellent guide. Good way to see and learn more about the Funk Zone
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Thomasd827
Sep 4, 2023
Combo deal: great food and learn how to take photos of what you eat. - This was one of the best tours I have ever been on. I still use the “training” for taking pictures of food that I learned on the tour.
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Lpgarvin
Aug 27, 2023
Fun & Delicious Tour - The food & drinks on this tour were fabulous - especially at We Want the Funk! Dillon as our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. A great way to try some different foods and learn more about beautiful Santa Barbara!
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Jason
Jul 30, 2023
Keep the Funk Zone Funky - Camilla was a great tour guide. She took my girlfriend and I to parts of Santa Barbara we had no idea existed. She has a robust knowledge of the history of the Funk Zone. We went to a balanced array of places and Camilla ensured we did not wait or lose time. She even proactively cleaned tables, when needed, to save time. It was my girlfriend’s birthday and she had a great time. We definitely would recommend. They even accommodated our preference of no pork.
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Justanomadtraveler
Jul 8, 2023
Great Foodie Tour - A must-do! A great way to kick off a trip to Santa Barbara! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and we had a great time eating our way around the the funk zone and taking pictures along the way. Definitely go on an empty stomach because we were in a food coma afterwards! Our guide gave recommendations for eating and drinking through out Santa Barbara, which we took and were not disappointed. Can’t recommend enough.
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Kristen_k
Feb 19, 2023
Highly recommend. - Nadia was awesome!! Super knowledgeable. Great tour!! Great food! Lots of different stops and food to try.
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Jenny_e
Jan 18, 2023
Wonderful Tour! - The tour guide was lots of fun! She immediately got people in the group talking with each other. In addition, she made sure that people with food allergies were able to eat. I highly recommend this tour!
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Geri_r
Dec 10, 2022
The RodSquad loved this tour! - We had so much fun and our guide, Christina was fantastic! The funk zone was so cool and we definitely would not have found some of these great spots!
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