Santa Barbara is blessed with rich natural resources, thanks to its mild climate and year round sunshine. Thus, it has become one of California’s top culinary destinations with its fresh regional ingredients, locally-grown produce and locally-caught seafood.
Foodies, chefs and culinary adventurers will definitely satiate their passion for food when they travel to Santa Barbara. Check out the Santa Barbara to find out more about its rich culinary scene.
Culinary Tours
Santa Barbara offers culinary tours that let you really take in its rich culinary landscape. In these tours, you will meet local farmers and fishermen; visit the farms and farmers market; learn how to spot the best produce under the guidance of an expert. You will also get to enjoy a cooking class and be treated to a delectable feast with a focus on the seasonal ingredients that were gathered during the tour.
Itineraries
Epicures have blazed trails throughout Santa Barbara in search for the freshest, finest ingredients and to savor the unique flavors the region has to offer. Follow these gastronomes’ footsteps and go on a flavorful adventure. Santa Barbara offers monthly culinary itineraries informing you which foodstuffs are in season along with details of your destinations. These itineraries also provide a lineup of local food-related events, cooking schools and farm tours that will surely whet your appetite.
Culinary Events
Because of its blessed bountiful harvests, Santa Barbara celebrates a number food-related events throughout the year. In June, catch the Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival where you will find over 70 wineries and 30 food vendors offering some of the most delectable pairings around. In October, enjoy the Celebration of Harvest Festival. It is during this time that wine harvest is in its thickest. Local restaurants and food suppliers participate by providing scrumptious samples. Guests are also treated to live performances as well as participate in the Silent Auction where he or she can own some very special bottles of wine.
