Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone has become a favorite in recent years. Over the past few decades, this district, which spans the area between the ocean and Highway 101 and is adjacent to the Amtrak station, has enjoyed an upswell of boutique tasting rooms, cafes, galleries, and shops that cater to Santa Barbara’s contemporary side.
Converted warehouses and buildings decorated with graffiti murals and contemporary art pieces set the tone for this hopping section of town. Surfboard shapers, winemakers and up-and-coming chefs all practice their crafts here. Visit art galleries; shop vintage and modern home goods at The Blue Door; taste wine alfresco at Pali Wine Co. and enjoy a five-star dinner at The Lark.
Walk the largest part of the Urban Wine Trail — a self-guided trail of 20+ tasting rooms representing Santa Barbara County wines — and easily discover why Santa Barbara’s wine country is easily world-class. Tantalize your taste buds with an Eat This, Shoot That! food and photo tour through the neighborhood for bites of artisanal eats at Lucky Penny, glasses of craft brews from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., tastes of Riverbench wines, and sips from Cutler’s Artisan Spirits, the city’s first distillery since Prohibition.
Whether you’re new to Santa Barbara or returning for the hundredth time, this ever-evolving artistic neighborhood is one spot to visit again and again.
Candle Bar 111 offers a unique, immersive experience in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, where visitors can craft their own custom candles in a creative, welcoming environment. Located near popular wineries, breweries, and boutiques, Candle Bar 111…
Santa Barbara Food Tours in The Funk Zone This food & photo tour starts on lower State Street and will walk you through the Funk Zone neighborhood where you will taste what Santa Barbara is known for from bites of fresh seafood, gastropub…
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.'s Santa Barbara taproom features indoor and outdoor table seating with all of our core beers on tap and ready to-go in bottles. Choose from a rotating list of specialty and cask beers found only in our taprooms. Grab…
Located on the corner of Yanonali Street and Gray Avenue in Santa Barbara, you’ll find Fess Parker Funk Zone. An extension of their existing footprint in Los Olivos, the Fess Parker Family is thrilled to expand their 35+ year heritage of wine…
Helena Avenue Bakery is a homestyle artisan bakery and kitchen that brings together wholesome, homemade specialties using the highest quality ingredients found along the Central Coast. We offer rustic, organic breads, handmade seasonal pastries…
Just one block from the beach and Stearns Wharf, this tasting room is at the heart of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. With its stunning backdrop, our tasting room embodies the spirit of The American Riviera®, where laid-back vibes meet upscale…
Come experience what Santa Barbara's Funk Zone truly has to offer, unique and locally made jewelry and gifts. Jules by the Sea is owned, crafted and operated by local Jules Kramer. Enjoy jewelry and gifts that look and feel like the Santa Barbara…
La Lieff is a small, vibrant wine company producing Rhone Varietals along the California Central Coast. We care about the earth, its people, land, and animals. We have chosen Gaia, the Goddess of the Earth, to represent our commitment to the…
THE LAMA STORY The idea for Lama Dog Taproom + Bottle Shop developed while the owner, an assistant winemaker at Carr Winery at the time, developed a love for craft beer during a grape harvest many years ago. Although the Lama Dog team loves wine,…
The Lark, named for the sleek overnight Pullman train of the Southern Pacific Railroad that serviced Santa Barbara from 1910 -1968, is situated in the heart of the Funk Zone, a vibrant arts and entertainment district near the Waterfront in downtown…
Lucky Penny, located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, features innovative artisanal pizzas from a wood-burning oven, with locally sourced garden fresh salads, handmade sweet treats, beer, wine and the ever-popular Frosé. The…
Loquita serves authentic Spanish food including hot and cold tapas, wood-fire grilled seafood and meats, and seasonal paella. The Mediterranean climate and terroir of Santa Barbara County mirror that of Spain, making the translation of locally…
Located in the heart of the Santa Barbara Funk Zone just steps away from the ocean, LOVEWORN is a unique Santa Barbara artisan clothing brand with a flagship boutique and art gallery. Our creative expertise features vintage denim levis,…
Located near Santa Barbara’s waterfront at the Hotel Californian, Margerum Wine Company offers tastings or wines by the glass in our expansive tasting room or on the heated patio. And at the gateway to the Sta. Rita Hills, our winery is also…
Ignite your mind at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara’s one-of-a-kind destination for hands-on scientific and creative experiences. Located in the flourishing Funk Zone neighborhood, MOXI invites kids, families…
Our Santa Barbara wine tasting room is located within the “Funk Zone” section of downtown Santa Barbara, just two blocks from the beach and two blocks off of State Street. Come by to check out our beautiful collection of Santa Barbara…
Visit our Tasting Room in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara just a few blocks from the ocean in the renown "Funk Zone" where guests have the opportunity to visit, taste, and purchase wines from both from our Santa Barbara and Virginia wineries.…
Pearl Social is a romantic, intimate cocktail bar, and social destination featuring curated playlists, DJs, and live music. Pearl Social is the perfect place to grab a handcrafted artisanal cocktail before or after dinner at some of the Funk…
The Santa Barbara Wine Collective highlights the unique terroir of Santa Barbara County by showcasing our favorite, family owned wineries that produce wine within our 7 official AVA’s. Our selections are those that not only tell a story, in…
We love wine, and we believe that Santa Barbara is one of the best places on Earth to grow and make it. This project is our love letter to Santa Barbara's wine country. Born out of a desire to showcase the County's incredibly diverse Viticultural…
