Guided food and smartphone photography tours in Santa Barbara and Solvang.
Curated food walks combining tastings, local culture, and smartphone photography tips.
Unknown · Santa Barbara
Explore Santa Barbara’s best-kept culinary secrets with a private food tour by Eat This, Shoot That! Taste incredible dishes and uncover the city’s rich food culture in a personalized adventure.
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.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
Base for Funk Zone and Solvang tours
Short, walkable culinary experiences
Practical photo advice during tastings
Mini, Funk Zone, Pop-Up, Solvang
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The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
A glimpse into the experiences, natural landscapes, and adventures waiting on your next trip.
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Eat This, Shoot That! offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
Book a spot on the Mini Funk Zone, Funk Zone, Pop-Up, or Solvang Bakery & Wine Crawl today.
others · Santa Barbara
Explore Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone on a private 1.5-hour food and photo tour. Savor diverse flavors, spot hidden street art, and get expert photography tips along the way.
others · Los Olivos
Join Eat This, Shoot That! for a delightful 3-hour Pop-Up Tour in Los Olivos, California. Savor local flavors and snap gorgeous photos rain or shine!
others · Solvang
Discover Solvang through a private bakery and wine tasting tour. Sample delicious Danish treats, local wines, and learn photography tips while exploring historic streets.
others · Santa Barbara
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!
Unknown · Solvang
Discover Solvang’s delicious flavors and charming sights on a private tour that pairs gourmet treats with expert photography guidance. Perfect for food lovers and shutterbugs alike!
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