One of the newer and hipper neighborhoods you’ll find nestled in the small beach town of Santa Barbara happens to be the Funk Zone. Wineries, cafés, restaurants, shops, and breweries line the streets of the Funk Zone. It extends from the ocean to the mainland and is located right off of the main street in town – State Street. Most importantly, and the reason why I spent so much time in this vibrant neighborhood, is because it is home to some of the best wine tasting rooms that Santa Barbara has to offer. Luckily I had three months to get to know most of the tasting rooms, and although I wasn’t able to make it to all of them, I have narrowed it down to the very best! There are 15 tasting rooms total which make up a majority of Santa Barbara’s Urban Wine Trail. Enjoy my favorite Funk Zone wineries and make sure to explore outside of my list as well! Cheers!
The Santa Barbara Funk Zone Wineries Worth Visiting
Cork n’ Crowns
Cork n’ Crowns boasts both local and international wines. This small tasting room has both a cozy indoor space complete with a fireplace, plus a small patio space. An intimate and fun setting for all.
Hours of operation: Sunday-Saturday 1100-1900
Address: 32 Anacapa St
Deep-Sea Tasting Room
Deep-Sea Tasting Room is located on Stearn’s Wharf overlooking the Pacific Ocean. While the wine is sub-par, the views from the outdoor deck make up for it.
Hours of operation: Sunday-Thursday 1100-2000; Friday-Saturday 1100-2100
Address: 217 Stearns Wharf
Fox Wine Co.
You can find Fox Wine Co. in an industrial-like building along with two separate bars and a clothing shop. Come for a lively, loud, and energetic atmosphere. If you’re looking for a quieter atmosphere to learn more about wine, head somewhere else in the Funk Zone instead.
Hours of operation: Sunday-Saturday 1200-2100
Address: 120 Santa Barbara St
Municipal Winemakers
Municipal boasts a great rustic-type atmosphere. The perfect tasting room to head to on a rainy and cloudy day, seeing as they have tons of space and games available to use.
Hours of operation: Sunday-Wednesday 1100-2000; Thursday-Saturday 1100-2300
Address: 22 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara Winery
In my opinion, Santa Barbara Winery is the best tasting room in the funk zone strictly in terms of wine. Try the different Chardonnay’s that are aged in oak and in some cases, cement!
Hours of operation: Sunday-Thursday 1000-1800; Friday-Saturday 1000-1900
Address: 202 Anacapa St
In a place where wine reigns, Santa Barbara has done a great job of making the Funk Zone a one of a kind wine tasting experience. Don’t pass up the chance to explore this area when visiting. Truly known for world-class wines, this neighborhood has so much to offer.
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Kylee is a Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse passionate about making travel affordable and accessible to nurses. Inspiring nurses to travel both near and far, Kylee began Passports and Preemies in 2017 while volunteering in Skopje, North Macedonia as a way to reach nurses and advocate for the prevention of nurse burnout by traveling. Kylee is the original creator of the “8 Day Vacay” – a vacation geared towards nurses who aim to take advantage of the potentially 8 days off between work weeks with no need to use PTO.
Very helpful tips in researching my trip. Just found out Oreana Winery was permanently closed fyi.
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What a bummer! I’ve edited the post to reflect the closure, thanks so much for the heads up and have a blast on your trip!