Spend 4 hours tasting sustainable wines, craft beers, and local bites in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone and historic downtown. Discover the city’s food culture powered by eco-conscious values.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking on pavement at a relaxed pace
Wildlife
History
Santa Barbara’s downtown showcases Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, reflecting the city’s origins dating back to the late 1700s.
Conservation
Local businesses actively reduce waste and source ingredients responsibly to support Santa Barbara’s sustainability goals.
Totally Cali Tours
Spend 4 hours tasting sustainable wines, craft beers, and local bites in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone and historic downtown. Discover the city’s food culture powered by eco-conscious values.
Totally Cali Tours is a Santa Barbara-based tour operator specializing in guided walking experiences that showcase the region’s wine, beer, food, and cultural history. Operating in downtown Santa Barbara, the Funk Zone, and the waterfront, Totally Cali Tours offers a variety of tasting-focused itineraries ranging from 2.5 to 4 hours. Tours include wine and chocolate pairings, craft brewery visits, cocktail tastings, ice cream or chocolate treats, and sustainable food samplings that highlight local producers. Signature experiences include the Sustainable Sips and City Bites Walking Tour, the Bubble Trail Walking Tour, and the Authentic Funk Zone Wine Tour, alongside tasting-focused city, history, and brewery itineraries. Guides provide local context about Santa Barbara’s architecture, murals, and winemaking traditions while leading guests to boutique wineries, breweries, and tasting rooms. The company’s offerings emphasize walkable routes through compact neighborhoods and accessible meeting points in central Santa Barbara. Many tours pair tastings with historical highlights such as waterfront vistas and architectural landmarks, and some include specialty samples like olive oil or artisanal chocolate. Durations vary by tour, from shorter 2.5-hour neighborhood experiences to longer 4-hour city explorations.
Booking details, meeting locations, and specific tasting partners are available on the company listing and tour descriptions online today.
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Central coastal meeting points
Tour Durations
2.5–4 hrs
Short, walkable experiences
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Curated travel listing
Tours Offered
9 distinct tours
Wine, beer, cocktails, chocolate
Secure a spot on a Funk Zone, downtown, or waterfront walking tour for wine, beer, cocktails, and local food tastings.
Book in advance
Tours have limited spots to keep the experience intimate and sustainable—reserve early to secure your place.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour covers urban terrain including some cobblestone streets—sturdy, comfortable footwear is a must.
Stay hydrated
Bring a water bottle to keep refreshment steady between tastings, especially on sunny days.
Arrive with an appetite
The tasting portions are generous and paired with local bites; come hungry to enjoy everything.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protect your feet during this urban stroll through diverse terrain.
Reusable water bottle
Helps stay hydrated while reducing single-use plastic waste.
summer
Light jacket or layers
spring
Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)
The Southern California sun can be intense even in the city.
summer