Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California, United States

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. The walkable 13-block area is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, wine tasting rooms, breweries, boutiques, creative collectives, galleries, hotels, and more.

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California, United States

In Santa Barbara's Funk Zone Neighborhood, it all starts with art. Check out the colorful murals adorning walls throughout the neighborhood. Stop by the Funk Factory to create your own masterpiece in their splatter-paint chamber.

217 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara, CA

No visit to The Funk Zone would be complete without a stop at Mony’s Taqueria, for incredible $2 tacos and a full menu of burritos, enchiladas, tortas, and more. Don’t forget to try all of the salsas, too. ,

11 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara, CA

Score vintage denim, custom graphic tees, and original Americana art at Loveworn. Trust us, Loveworn is a denim lover's dream! In addition, Loveworn shares space with artist Wallace Piatt and his Rodeo of the Arts Gallery featuring large-format paintings.

125 State St
Santa Barbara, CA

The interactive MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Exploration & Innovation is The Funk Zone’s star family-friendly attraction. Unlike museums with a look-but-don’t-touch philosophy, every exhibit at MOXI encourages you to play, engage and participate.

414 N Salsipuedes St
Santa Barbara, CA

Pick up an Urban Wine Trail map to plot your course! You could easily spend multiple days tasting your way through The Funk Zone’s 16 wine tasting rooms. From chardonnay and pinot noir to rosé and sparkling, there's something to sip for everyone.

121 E Yanonali St
Santa Barbara, CA

Nestled in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone neighborhood, Dart Coffee Co fuels locals and visitors alike. The art-minded owners, Erika Carter and David Dart, contribute the eclectic coffee experience to their shared love of art and the sciences. Dart Coffee Co boasts an array of drip coffees, pulled-shot specialty drinks, and organic teas. Watch the beans roast right before your eyes as you decide which drink to order, and top off the morning with a warm, locally baked pastry.

24 E Mason St
Santa Barbara, CA

SeaVees is a Santa Barbara staple. The maker of a classic canvas sneaker that debuted in 1964, SeaVees re-launched 40 years later with contemporary interpretations of the original style for men and women. Visit the Santa Barbara retail store in The Funk Zone and get to know the people behind the brand while stocking up on fashionable kicks.

120 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA

Beer lovers, wet your whistle at Figueroa Mountain Brewery Co., Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro, Lama Dog Taproom and Topa Topa Brewing Co.

127 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara, CA

Adorned with more than 150,000 copper pennies, Lucky Penny dishes out crave-worthy, gourmet level wood-fired pizzas every day of the week. Check the menu for Chef Dante Bogan’s ever-changing daily farmers’ market pizza special based on what’s currently in season. Savory staples like the Salty Surfer and The Californian are just as tempting as the griddled panini sandwiches and sides like wood-fired fingerling potatoes and customizable salads.

220 Gray Ave
Santa Barbara, CA

A Santa Barbara institution for 40 years, family-run Shalhoob’s Meat Company opened The Funk Zone Patio restaurant featuring a well-rounded menu of snacks, sliders, salads, sandwiches and BBQ.