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THE MAP. Funkzone.net is meant to be enjoyed in conjunction with the printed Funk Zone Map, your guide to the Zone. Pick up a Funk Zone Map at the Santa Barbara Visitors Centers, at participating businesses, or at most hotels in Santa Barbara. If you'd like to be on the map, contact us!
THE MAP. Funkzone.net is meant to be enjoyed in conjunction with the Funk Zone Map, your guide to the Zone. Pick up a Funk Zone Map at the Santa Barbara Visitors Centers, at participating businesses, or at most hotels in Santa Barbara. If you'd like to be on the map, contact us!
The Funk Zone. Visit Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, complete with boutique tasting rooms, cafes, galleries, and shops that cater to Santa Barbara’s contemporary side. #SeeSB. 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 ...
- What Is The Santa Barbara Funk Zone?
- Map of The Santa Barbara Funk Zone
- Where to Sip in The Santa Barbara Funk Zone
- Where to Eat in The Santa Barbara Funk Zone
- Where to Stay in The Santa Barbara Funk Zone
- Santa Barbara Funk Zone Itinerary: Day One
- Santa Barbara Funk Zone Itinerary: Day Two
What was originally an abandoned industrial area filled with warehouses a few blocks off the waterfront, has been transformed into a hip, artistic neighborhood with 20 wine tasting rooms, a dozen art galleries and studios, delicious restaurants and great boutiques. The Funk Zone is one of the coolest areas in Santa Barbara to hang out in…and the be...
I’ve noted a few of my favorite places to sip, savor and stay here AND mapped out (literally) a few itineraries for you guys below. Go get your funk on!!!
A few suggested wineries in the Funk Zone include, Pali Wine Co., Kunin Wines, Santa Barbara Winery, Melville, Area 5.1, The Valley Project, The Santa Barbara Wine Collective and Riverbench Winery. See the suggested itineraries below for more ideas. TIP: Arrange to be at Deep Sea Tasting Room at sunset, you’ll have a better understanding of why San...
Breakfast
1. Chad’s Cafe (formerly named Sambo’s) 2. Helena Avenue Bakery– The bakery is a great spot to grab a picnic lunch too!
Lunch
1. Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio– This is a great spot to sit back and enjoy just being outside. Oh, and the food makes for a perfect paring for a day of wine tasting. From tapas to salads to burgers and BBQ, everyone will love it. 2. Lucky Penny– Hello, pizza!!! 3. Blue Water Grill– Get a table on the waterfront patio and indulge on the variety of seafood options. This spot is also great for dinner, think ocean sunset view… 4. While Sterns Warfisn’t technically in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone, i...
Appetizers
I love The Santa Barbara Wine Collective. I wasn’t sure where exactly to fit this place into the following itineraries but it’s a must visit. The patio makes for the perfect spot for an afternoon flight and charcuterie board.
There are several lodging options in Santa Barbara but I personally wanted to stay in the Funk Zone at a hotel where I could walk to the beach, restaurants and wine tasting rooms. The area is 100 percent pedestrian friendly. Since I was planning to test out UberWINEduring our stay, renting a car wasn’t in the cards. During our stay, we did Santa Ba...
Start the morning off with a run or walk along the beach. If you’re staying at Hotel Milo or Harbor View Inn, you’re literally right across the street from the ocean. If you’re opting to walk, I suggest you grab a coffee at State Street Coffee then make your way along the shore. Pack a light jacket – even in the summer – as the mornings can be cris...
After a long day of wine tasting, sleeping in might just be the best way to kick things off. Followed by a breakfast sandwich at Chad’s Cafe. Seriously guys, it’s the best! In Santa Barbara the sun doesn’t tend to make its appearance until about 10am each morning. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s risen and there but the cloud coverage keeps the mornin...
If you’re eager to discover the Funk Zone’s artistic charm, tantalizing cuisine, and proximity to Westmont of Santa Barbara, don’t hesitate to plan a visit. For more information and to schedule a tour, please contact us at Westmont of Santa Barbara at 805-845-4921.
Dec 6, 2020 · December 6, 2020 by Allison Green. The phrase “Funk Zone” refers to a certain neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara that’s right next to the beach and filled with modern art, unique restaurants, boutique shops, and wonderful tasting rooms. The name of this area is very fitting!
The Funk Zone. Live it up in this independent-spirited, delicious, hip-and-happening arts enclave. Located near lower State Street and Santa Barbara’s famed waterfront, The Funk Zone is one of Santa Barbara’s most vibrant and evolving neighborhoods.
