Explore Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone on a private food and photo tour featuring local flavors and street art. Learn photography tips while tasting artisan wines and gastropub creations!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking on paved urban streets.
Wildlife
History
The Funk Zone is a revitalized warehouse district transformed into a hub of art, food, and wine culture unique to Santa Barbara.
Conservation
Local businesses in the Funk Zone prioritize sustainable practices and sourcing to support environmental and community health.
Eat This, Shoot That!
Explore Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone on a private food and photo tour featuring local flavors and street art. Learn photography tips while tasting artisan wines and gastropub creations!
Eat This, Shoot That! is a Santa Barbara–based food and photography tour company that crafts guided culinary experiences combining tastings with smartphone photography instruction. Founded to showcase Santa Barbara flavors and visual storytelling, the company operates a range of curated trips across the Funk Zone and nearby towns.
Tours include the Mini Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour, a 1.5-hour walk featuring three tastings that range from German fusion to Mexican street tacos, paired with street art highlights and photography tips suitable for all ages. The Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour is a longer, three-hour experience with six tastings spanning gastropubs to artisan wines, plus guidance on capturing the neighborhood’s hidden murals. Solvang Bakery & Wine Crawl is a three-hour bakery crawl through downtown Solvang with 9–10 tastings of Danish pastries, local wines, and artisan treats, behind-the-scenes insights, smartphone photography tips, and historical context celebrating Solvang’s hygge lifestyle. Pop-Up Tours offer a flexible three-hour option that focuses on exquisite meals and smartphone photography; these pop-ups run rain or shine and follow mask protocols at select tasting locations.
All experiences emphasize responsible enjoyment of local food, visual exploration, and practical smartphone photography techniques. Eat This, Shoot That! focuses on small-group, walkable routes that reveal Santa Barbara’s culinary scene, street art, and cultural touchpoints, providing travelers and locals with accessible ways to taste and photograph the region. Tours are designed for smartphone users of all skill levels and accommodate varying dietary preferences when communicated in advance.
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Base for Funk Zone and Solvang tours
Tour Length
1.5–3 hours
Short, walkable culinary experiences
Photo Focus
Smartphone tips
Practical photo advice during tastings
Tours Offered
4 tours
Mini, Funk Zone, Pop-Up, Solvang
Book a spot on the Mini Funk Zone, Funk Zone, Pop-Up, or Solvang Bakery & Wine Crawl today.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You’ll be walking through the Funk Zone’s vibrant streets for a few hours, so comfortable footwear is key.
Bring a Charged Smartphone
This tour is focused on smartphone photography, so ensure your device is fully charged to capture all the highlights.
Stay Hydrated
Though you’ll be sampling drinks and food, carry water to stay refreshed throughout the tour.
Ask Questions
Your guide is an expert—don’t hesitate to ask about photography tips or local food culture for a richer experience.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Necessary for walking several blocks through the Funk Zone comfortably.
Smartphone with Camera
Bring a fully charged smartphone to capture photos and follow photography guidance.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during your food tasting and walking tour.
Light Jacket or Layer
Fall evenings can get chilly, so bring a light jacket for comfort.
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