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Funk Zone Favorites – The Artsy, Boozy, Beachy Side of Santa Barbara
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items 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 with...
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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 with...
The Funk Zone
🎨 Art & Soul Gallery
Local art with funky, coastal energy — it’s the perfect little stop between wine tastings to soak up Santa Barbara’s creative side.
Art & Soul
🍷 Santa Barbara Wine Collective
Taste your way through some of the region’s best wines all in one stylish spot. Great for groups or a casual flight.
Santa Barbara Wine Collective
Hook & Press Donuts – Dangerously Good, Totally Worth It 🍩✨
Hook & Press is where your healthy intentions go to die… and honestly, you won’t be mad about it. These gourmet donuts are next-level — fluffy, decadent, and topped with flavors so...
Hook & Press Donuts
Dart Coffee Co. – Funk Zone Fuel, Served Hot (or Iced) ☕🌿🚴♀️
Dart Coffee is that effortlessly cool spot you stumble into for a quick caffeine fix… and accidentally stay for an hour. The coffee? Smooth, strong, and roasted right here in Santa Barb...
Dart Coffee Co - SB Harbor
🖌️ Santa Barbara Art Walk (Sundays)
Wander along the waterfront where local artists set up shop. It’s free to browse, fun to chat with the artists, and you might just go home with your new favorite painting.
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Funk Zone Mural Hunt – Street Art, Selfies & Surprise Alleyway Finds 🎨📸🚶♀️
The Funk Zone isn’t just about sipping wine — it’s basically an outdoor gallery if you know where to look. Hidden down alleyways, tucked beside tasting rooms, and spl...
Top 10 Must-See Murals in Santa Barbara
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. – Local Brews, Laid-Back Vibes & Zero Beer Snobs 🍻🌴😎
Fig Mountain Brewing keeps it simple — great craft beer, chill Funk Zone energy, and plenty of space to kick back. Whether you’re into crisp lagers, juicy IPAs...
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
East Beach Tacos & Batting Cages – Tacos, Swings & Totally Good Times 🌮⚾💥
This place? Chef’s kiss meets slugger’s swing. East Beach Tacos is hands-down one of Santa Barbara’s tastiest hidden gems — a tiny taco stand serving up seriously cr...
East Beach Tacos
Test Pilot – Tiki Drinks, Funky Vibes & Island Escapes (No Passport Required) 🍹🌺✈️
Craving a little tropical escape right in the Funk Zone? Test Pilot has you covered — this playful tiki bar serves up rum-fueled cocktails, kitschy island vibes...
Test Pilot
Candle Bar 111 – DIY Candles, Cozy Scents & Friendship Vibes 🕯️🎨✨
Think cozy creative nights, but make it into a shop you can wander through. Candle Bar 111 is where you pick your own vessel, swirl custom scents (Tomato Leaf, Grapefruit Spritz...
Candle Bar 111
The Lark – Funk Zone Foodie Heaven with Serious Date-Night Energy 🍽️✨🌙
If you only do one fancy dinner in the Funk Zone, make it The Lark. This place oozes coastal-cool charm with twinkle lights, farm-to-table magic, and plates so pretty you’ll pa...
The Lark Santa Barbara | Funk Zone CA Cuisine Restaurant
Loquita – Tapas, Temptation & a Whole Lotta Funk Zone Flavor 💃🍤🔥
Looking for dinner with a side of attitude? Loquita serves up sizzling Spanish tapas, gorgeous cocktails, and paella so good it practically flirts with you. This place oozes coa...
Loquita Santa Barbara
Kunin Wines – Rhône Reps & Rustic Charm in the Funk Zone 🍷🌿
Tucked right on Anacapa Street, Kunin Wines is a cozy tasting room where the vibe feels more like your friend's stylish backyard than a tourist hotspot. They focus on Rhône-style smal...
Kunin Wines
Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail – Sip, Stroll & Get Your Funk On 🍷🚶♀️🎉
Alright, listen up—if you wanna wine taste like a true local (and skip the tourist bus), the Urban Wine Trail is where it’s at. It’s a laid-back, walkable trail through th...
Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail
Lucky Penny – My Go-To Funk Zone Pizza Fix 🍕🔥❤️
Whenever I need a break from wine tastings or just crave a seriously good slice, Lucky Penny is the spot I hit up. This place feels like your coolest friend’s kitchen—wood-fired pizzas with toppings ...
Lucky Penny
Loveworn – Vintage Vibes & Art That’ll Steal Your Heart (and Maybe Your Wallet) 🎨👖💸
Okay, real talk — stepping into Loveworn feels like crashing a private party where vintage denim meets pop art and punk rock attitude. This place is pure Sant...
Loveworn