The Funk Zone

Tourist attraction · Lower State

The Funk Zone

Tourist attraction · Lower State

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137 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone: a vibrant, walkable enclave of art, top-notch eateries, craft wines, breweries, and ocean breezes.  

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"The name is actually kind of misleading, because The Funk Zone isn't all that funky—it's an area of Santa Barbara that plays host to tasting rooms for some of the the valley's best vineyards, galleries, plus a handful of the city's greatest restaurants. "

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"The Funk Zone was suggested by Ryan Simorangkir and Matt Johnson for wine tasting before dinner." - Sophie Friedman

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Peggy Kurtz

Google
Santa Barbara’s Funktown District is a glorious treasure trove of ocean-setting, palm‑lined magic right across from top-notch hotels. Walk straight from your door, plop down on grassy seaside spots, and watch the waves sparkle—paradise literally within a block or two! 🎨 Artistic Vibe Everywhere This 12–13 block area bursts with vibrant murals, pop-up galleries, and artist studios hiding behind old warehouses—a living, breathing art gallery under the sun . 🍷 Sip, Savor & Shop With 20+ urban wine tasting rooms, craft breweries like Figueroa Mountain and Topa Topa, and the city’s first distillery (Cutler’s Artisan Spirits), thirsty travelers rejoice . Fuel your fun at The Lark, Loquita, Mony’s tacos, Helena Avenue Bakery, and more—fine dining, casual eats, food trucks, and foodie heaven all rolled into one . 👟 Walkable & Wonderful Everything here is delightfully walkable—wine, art, food, ocean breezes, microbrews, batting cages (yes, really!), galleries, gourmet groceries, bikes to rent, paddleboard rentals, all at your fingertips . Parking’s manageable, too, and it felt very safe—even on that slightly bustling weekday when I visited. 🏖️ Seaside Leisure & Ocean Views Stroll to palm‑lined grassy beach alcoves for ocean watching, or meander two blocks to Stearns Wharf for sunsets, pier snacks, artisan markets, and family-friendly vibes . 👫 Perfect for Everyone Solo work sessions at cafés? Romantically sipping wine at sunset? Family afternoons of kayaking or batting-cage fun? Check, check, and check. It’s equally great for groups, couples, remote work, or multi-gen travel with its diversity of experiences. 🎉 Events & Energy Join bi-monthly art walks, Sunday craft markets, live music nights, brewery tours, or museum drop-ins at the interactive MOXI—there’s always a spark of surprise just around the corner .

Serena Becker

Google
Very different. Very artsy parking is a little bit of a problem. But super friendly people everywhere. Definitely feel safe walking around. Everybody was helpful the areas well-maintained. Plenty of shopping and food choices. I had actually went to both wineries and distilleries. Checked out some of the vintage places. Planned on going back for dancing but never made it. A lot of activities going on everywhere. Just follow the signs.

A Colaco

Google
Located in downtown Santa Barbara, well, Google maps helped us determine where to head, it was very difficult to figure out what was actually offered as part of the funk zone. We never did find a main entry point and or a complete understanding of what was offered as part of this space. It seemed to be a space where you could largely find wine, tasting rooms, and other eateries. Just a good reminder that it’s important to read reviews and scope places out to better understand what they’re offering.

Neal Albert

Google
Pretty cool place just to walk around and check things out.

Oliver Pe

Google
Casual spot highlighting Sta Barbara lifestyle with a number of aggregated shops and food and beverage estavlishments. Often visited for their cafes in the morning and for a drink during the evenings.

Paul Goodling

Google
Cool shops. Favorite shops were ShopKeepers and Mollusk. Shopkeepers has great clothes but expensive. However worth checking out especially for the concert posters in the wall that are for sale.

M S

Google
Great area with boutiques and wine tasting rooms. Highly recommend! Great for a day trip or weekend getaway

JOSUFF Mejia

Google
LOVE THE FUNK ZONE LOTS OF BREWERIES 🍻 AND WINERIES 🍷