There are a lot of wine tasting places in Santa Barbara and we're glad we got to try this establishment. The Funk Zone's wine offerings in Santa Barbara is an adventure for the senses that transcends the traditional wine-tasting experience. This vibrant district, known for its artistic flair, seamlessly intertwines creativity with the world of viticulture. The Funk Zone's tasting rooms, housed in eclectic spaces adorned with local art, provide an immersive journey into the diverse terroir of Santa Barbara wines.From the crisp Sauvignon Blancs to the velvety Pinot Noirs, each winery in the Funk Zone introduces unique flavors that capture the essence of the region. The friendly and knowledgeable staff curates tastings that cater to both novices and seasoned enthusiasts, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. The relaxed atmosphere and artistic surroundings make the Funk Zone a captivating destination for wine lovers seeking not only exceptional vintages but also a sensory voyage through Santa Barbara's dynamic and creative wine culture.
David M.
A nice carve out near the coast. Was a light industrial area, transformed to shops, dining and libations. Highly recommended.
Christina D.
I have been coming here since before it was the official Funk Zone and it was always eclectic and had cool shops and little wineries etc. Little by little it's being ruined. When you see the Fess Parker's and now maybe 3 little retail stores with $180 T Shirts, you know the rents are $$$$$ and the cool, small businesses can't hang with the big dogs. It's no longer a destination. Just a couple of streets to walk through and maybe do a tasting. Beyond that? Don't plan on spending the day there.Capitalism and gentrification destroys everything
Derek R.
This place is a must go in Santa Barbara. Came here with some friends while visiting Santa Barbara and we had an absolute blast. Plenty of places to eat drink shop and just browse. This will be a must go place whenever we come back.
Kelly K.
Really cool setting for a beer and some food. Only downside was ordering ahead of time and paying - we ordered the pizza that had sausage on it and then they brought us a pizza with just peppers, onions and undercooked bacon pieces and asked what happened to the sausage and they said they ran out of sausage. Wish they would have let us know before they cooked it because we would've ordered something different and they didn't offer us a replacement or any type of refund. Other than that the beer was good!
Shayla B.
It's aaallll for the funk of it! As its' name states, the Funk zone is quite funky. This is a hip and swanky little area in Santa Barbara that's filled with cute tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique shops. It's bustling, lively, and there's never a dull moment here. It's a fun area to take a stroll and explore. Although the crowd seems to be more on the hipsterish side, I wouldn't call this area completely hipster. What's nice is that there's something here for people of all ages. There's also some really nice street art around these parts. Apparently there used to be a lot more artwork but the city has toned it down. I was still able to spot some nice street art during the stroll through. There's also some quirky quotes and signage that lets you know that you're in the funk zone. Little districts like this really make me smile because it confirms that uniqueness and individuality isn't dead. It's very much alive and still embraced in these kinds of environments. I feel like this area is most known for its' wine tasting rooms. There are a TON to choose from and many of them are literally right next to each other. This makes for an ideal wine bar hopping session. And if you've had wine from Santa Barbara, you know that it's dayum delicious. I feel like you can't really miss the funk zone because it's right in middle of everything. Have some good wine, enjoy the yummy restaurants, bask in the local artwork and enjoy the funk while you're here.
Robin S.
Super fun Sunday morning stop for coffee and a muffin. Have to say, the Best Gluten Free blueberry muffin in the history of Gluten Free. Great atmosphere and outdoor patio dining. Fun browsing and people watching. A new favorite stop that is nice walking distance to the Santa Barbara Pier!
Al L.
The Funk Zone? It's a revitalization of an approximately ten block area between State St and Garden St and Montecito St to Cabrillo Blvd by the Wharf that housed manufacturing, produce, citrus and fishing businesses into arts, culture and business area consisting of wineries, restaurants, art galleries and shops. On a Thursday, we were here around 3pm for an early dinner at a restaurant in the area so we had time to explore. After parking, we visited the State St. Visitor's Center and got a map of The Funk Zone and the surrounding area. Following the map, we walked through the area that consisted of art studios, retail shops, wineries and breweries and dining spots. I guess since it was mid-afternoon on a weekday, the area was kind of quiet. Maybe it's livelier in the evening and weekends. After walking through the area, we had time to walk down to the Stearns Wharf and into Downtown which borders the north and south sides of The Funk Zone. A hip an artsy area but glad we got to check it out. We enjoyed a great dinner at The Lark.
Ian H.
Simply the best hidden gem in my favorite city, Santa Barbara. Yes, they could use a larger wine selection but overall for a good party its great to come here. Especially with a few friends. great times!
Mark W.
The Funk Zone, often referred to by locals as the 'drunk zone', is home to exactly one art gallery - Silo. Please check it out. The Santa Barbara Art District is located in the few blocks around the Santa Barbara Art Museum at State and Anapamu Streets.
Covid was tough in businesses soo glad this is are looking up. Thst most survived thank you.
Juan F.
The Funk Zone is where I usually go when I visit SB. This little area is very hip and artsy with tons of eateries, shopping but most importantly lots of wineries and breweries. I never had an issue parking and I could spend the entire day here just drowning myself in booze.
Kislev A.
It's been obviously been years and years since I've been to Santa Barbara because when I was here last, there were only a few restaurants and a couple of hotels on this end of State Street, not enough for the local businesses to team and label themselves "The Funk Zone". No complaints here. This super trendy area is reminiscent of LA's Arts District with beautiful murals, fantastic new restaurants with instagrammable walls and foods and plenty of wine bars to choose from. They even have more hotels and a couple of museums now. And even an art installation right. there on State Street! Some of the best new restaurants in town can even be found here. If you're mobile, the Funk Zone is very walkable from a lot of points of interest in town like the beach, the wharf, the Public Market and the Presidio. Parking might not be the best, but like I mentioned before, it's within walking distance of a lot of places you'd be walking to/from anyway.
John G.
Cool artsy area of Santa Barbara loads of Wineries. If you plan on tasting joking the Wine club maybe an option for you especially if you live in the Vicinity or visit frequently!
deffenboo
Really great outdoor brewery and bistro. Beer was really good and the food was what we needed. Recommend the tri tip skewers.
There are a lot of wine tasting places in Santa Barbara and we're glad we got to try this establishment. The Funk Zone's wine offerings in Santa Barbara is an adventure for the senses that transcends the traditional wine-tasting experience. This vibrant district, known for its artistic flair, seamlessly intertwines creativity with the world of viticulture. The Funk Zone's tasting rooms, housed in eclectic spaces adorned with local art, provide an immersive journey into the diverse terroir of Santa Barbara wines.From the crisp Sauvignon Blancs to the velvety Pinot Noirs, each winery in the Funk Zone introduces unique flavors that capture the essence of the region. The friendly and knowledgeable staff curates tastings that cater to both novices and seasoned enthusiasts, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. The relaxed atmosphere and artistic surroundings make the Funk Zone a captivating destination for wine lovers seeking not only exceptional vintages but also a sensory voyage through Santa Barbara's dynamic and creative wine culture.
A nice carve out near the coast. Was a light industrial area, transformed to shops, dining and libations. Highly recommended.
I have been coming here since before it was the official Funk Zone and it was always eclectic and had cool shops and little wineries etc. Little by little it's being ruined. When you see the Fess Parker's and now maybe 3 little retail stores with $180 T Shirts, you know the rents are $$$$$ and the cool, small businesses can't hang with the big dogs. It's no longer a destination. Just a couple of streets to walk through and maybe do a tasting. Beyond that? Don't plan on spending the day there.Capitalism and gentrification destroys everything
This place is a must go in Santa Barbara. Came here with some friends while visiting Santa Barbara and we had an absolute blast. Plenty of places to eat drink shop and just browse. This will be a must go place whenever we come back.
Really cool setting for a beer and some food. Only downside was ordering ahead of time and paying - we ordered the pizza that had sausage on it and then they brought us a pizza with just peppers, onions and undercooked bacon pieces and asked what happened to the sausage and they said they ran out of sausage. Wish they would have let us know before they cooked it because we would've ordered something different and they didn't offer us a replacement or any type of refund. Other than that the beer was good!
It's aaallll for the funk of it! As its' name states, the Funk zone is quite funky. This is a hip and swanky little area in Santa Barbara that's filled with cute tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique shops. It's bustling, lively, and there's never a dull moment here. It's a fun area to take a stroll and explore. Although the crowd seems to be more on the hipsterish side, I wouldn't call this area completely hipster. What's nice is that there's something here for people of all ages. There's also some really nice street art around these parts. Apparently there used to be a lot more artwork but the city has toned it down. I was still able to spot some nice street art during the stroll through. There's also some quirky quotes and signage that lets you know that you're in the funk zone. Little districts like this really make me smile because it confirms that uniqueness and individuality isn't dead. It's very much alive and still embraced in these kinds of environments. I feel like this area is most known for its' wine tasting rooms. There are a TON to choose from and many of them are literally right next to each other. This makes for an ideal wine bar hopping session. And if you've had wine from Santa Barbara, you know that it's dayum delicious. I feel like you can't really miss the funk zone because it's right in middle of everything. Have some good wine, enjoy the yummy restaurants, bask in the local artwork and enjoy the funk while you're here.
Super fun Sunday morning stop for coffee and a muffin. Have to say, the Best Gluten Free blueberry muffin in the history of Gluten Free. Great atmosphere and outdoor patio dining. Fun browsing and people watching. A new favorite stop that is nice walking distance to the Santa Barbara Pier!
The Funk Zone? It's a revitalization of an approximately ten block area between State St and Garden St and Montecito St to Cabrillo Blvd by the Wharf that housed manufacturing, produce, citrus and fishing businesses into arts, culture and business area consisting of wineries, restaurants, art galleries and shops. On a Thursday, we were here around 3pm for an early dinner at a restaurant in the area so we had time to explore. After parking, we visited the State St. Visitor's Center and got a map of The Funk Zone and the surrounding area. Following the map, we walked through the area that consisted of art studios, retail shops, wineries and breweries and dining spots. I guess since it was mid-afternoon on a weekday, the area was kind of quiet. Maybe it's livelier in the evening and weekends. After walking through the area, we had time to walk down to the Stearns Wharf and into Downtown which borders the north and south sides of The Funk Zone. A hip an artsy area but glad we got to check it out. We enjoyed a great dinner at The Lark.
Simply the best hidden gem in my favorite city, Santa Barbara. Yes, they could use a larger wine selection but overall for a good party its great to come here. Especially with a few friends. great times!
The Funk Zone, often referred to by locals as the 'drunk zone', is home to exactly one art gallery - Silo. Please check it out. The Santa Barbara Art District is located in the few blocks around the Santa Barbara Art Museum at State and Anapamu Streets.
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Covid was tough in businesses soo glad this is are looking up. Thst most survived thank you.
The Funk Zone is where I usually go when I visit SB. This little area is very hip and artsy with tons of eateries, shopping but most importantly lots of wineries and breweries. I never had an issue parking and I could spend the entire day here just drowning myself in booze.
It's been obviously been years and years since I've been to Santa Barbara because when I was here last, there were only a few restaurants and a couple of hotels on this end of State Street, not enough for the local businesses to team and label themselves "The Funk Zone". No complaints here. This super trendy area is reminiscent of LA's Arts District with beautiful murals, fantastic new restaurants with instagrammable walls and foods and plenty of wine bars to choose from. They even have more hotels and a couple of museums now. And even an art installation right. there on State Street! Some of the best new restaurants in town can even be found here. If you're mobile, the Funk Zone is very walkable from a lot of points of interest in town like the beach, the wharf, the Public Market and the Presidio. Parking might not be the best, but like I mentioned before, it's within walking distance of a lot of places you'd be walking to/from anyway.
Cool artsy area of Santa Barbara loads of Wineries. If you plan on tasting joking the Wine club maybe an option for you especially if you live in the Vicinity or visit frequently!
Really great outdoor brewery and bistro. Beer was really good and the food was what we needed. Recommend the tri tip skewers.