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Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 32% in Santa Barbara

118 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Santa Barbara
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Taste local favorites, uncover Funk Zone street art, and learn smartphone food photography on this lively Santa Barbara walking tour.

About this tour

Taste your way through Santa Barbara’s lively Funk Zone, where fresh seafood, local drinks, street art, and creative food photography make a memorable afternoon. This 3-hour Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour begins on lower State Street and visits six tasting locations with a local guide.

Sample bites and sips that showcase the neighborhood, from seafood and gastropub creations to Mexican food, artisan ice cream, craft beer, locally grown wine, and handcrafted spirits. Between tastings, hear stories about the places you visit and discover hidden graffiti and galleries in one of Santa Barbara’s most popular neighborhoods. Your guide also shares practical tips for photographing food with your smartphone, so you can capture the colors and details of each dish.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a charged phone. The tour cannot accommodate vegan or celiac restrictions or shellfish allergies; some substitutions may be possible for other dietary needs. Join the Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour for a flavorful look at local culture and a few new tricks for your vacation photos.

Highlights

  • Savor food and drink tastings at six Funk Zone locations
  • Discover hidden graffiti, galleries, and neighborhood stories
  • Learn smartphone photography tips for delicious-looking food photos

What's included

Included

  • Food and drink tastings
  • Alcoholic beverage tastings
  • Local guide
  • Photo tips and historical information

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to and from attractions

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Important information

  • Meeting point: 119 State Street, in front of Santo Mezcal; look for a guide wearing a denim shirt with the Eat This Shoot That logo
  • Comfortable shoes and a charged smartphone are recommended
  • Vegan and celiac dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated; shellfish allergies cannot be accommodated
  • Vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-intolerant tasting substitutions may be available, but are not guaranteed
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  • Minimum drinking age is 21
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult; infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and infant meals are not included
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair accessible; public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours.

What is included in the tour?

A local guide leads food and drink tastings and shares photo tips and historical information.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Vegan and celiac restrictions and shellfish allergies cannot be accommodated. Some substitutions may be available for vegetarians, pescatarians, and guests with gluten intolerance.

What is the minimum drinking age?

Guests must be at least 21 to drink alcohol.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at 119 State Street in front of Santo Mezcal. Look for a guide wearing a denim shirt with the Eat This Shoot That logo.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.87 on Viator and 4.90 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Barbara
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 32% in Santa Barbara means it ranks in the top 32% of tours in Santa Barbara by this score.

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