Then it was on to the downtown area. Located just two blocks from the beach, between Cabrillo Blvd. and Highway 101, is Santa Barbara’s unusually hip neighborhood.
Known as The Funk Zone, it was originally an industrial area taken over by artists who have turned the abandoned warehouses into studios. In addition to artist galleries you’ll find wineries, tasting rooms, farm-to-table restaurants, unique shops, a micro brewery and Santa Barbara’s first distillery.
First we hit Corks n'Crowns, voted the Best Urban Wine Trail Tasting Room - 2014. Decorated like an old weather-worn fishing shack - is that Urban chic? Like a wine bar, it offers wine "flights" of small samples, by the glass or by the bottle. A wide selection of domestic and imported wines are offered. We tried a flight of Pinots - from Santa Barbara and Burgundy. They also offer craft beer, too. Fun, enticing ... but a little expensive - watch your wallet.
Next stop: The Kunin Wines Tasting Room, just down the street.
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