• Santa Barbara Public Market - This destination features a Santa Barbara-based artisan creamery celebrated for its organic ingredients and clean, balanced flavors. It’s a place where simple ingredients are elevated—local dairy, seasonal fruit, and carefully sourced nuts come together in ultra-creamy, small-batch scoops.

Look forward to refined classics like salted caramel and serious chocolate, alongside vibrant fruit-driven options that are perfect for the Central Coast. The texture is rich without being heavy, and the flavors are natural rather than overly sweet.

Guests will sample a few options first, then select a full scoop—allowing them to compare and choose their favorite. It’s a polished, quality-driven stop that anchors the tour with genuine Santa Barbara craftsmanship.

• 1222 State St - This stop offers a refreshing change in texture and temperature with a family-run Italian ice shop known for bright, fruit-forward flavors and ultra-smooth consistency. Unlike traditional ice cream, Italian ice provides bold flavor without dairy—making it especially satisfying on a warm Santa Barbara afternoon.

Expect vibrant options like citrus, berry, and tropical blends that taste clean and refreshing rather than overly sweet. The texture is finely shaved and silky, melting quickly and intensifying the flavor as you enjoy it.

Guests will sample a few varieties first, then choose a full portion—giving them a chance to compare and select their favorite. It’s a lighter, palate-cleansing contrast that balances the richer cream-based stops on the tour.

• 1019 State St - At this stop, visitors will explore Lokum’s, a dessert shop renowned for its Turkish-inspired sweets and gelato-style ice cream. Here, flavors take a slightly different turn — nut-forward pistachio, chocolate blends, and rotating options that are aromatic and ingredient-driven rather than overly sweet.

The texture is smooth and dense, more akin to gelato than traditional American ice cream, offering a rich mouthfeel without feeling heavy. It provides a refined contrast to the classic creamery stops on the route.

Guests will sample a few flavors first, then choose a full scoop — allowing them to compare and select their favorite. It’s a distinctive, globally inspired stop that adds depth and contrast to the Santa Barbara lineup.

• 120 State St suite b - At this stop, visitors will experience a long-established California creamery known for its scratch-made, ingredient-driven ice cream, built on a short, no-shortcuts recipe philosophy. This is where classic flavors prove their timelessness — deep chocolate, pure vanilla, toasted nuts, and balanced seasonal options that highlight clean dairy richness.

The texture is dense, smooth, and intentionally full-bodied without being overly sweet. Every flavor tastes deliberate — simple ingredients, done right, with nothing artificial interfering.

Guests will sample a few options first, then choose a full scoop — allowing them to compare and select what stands out most. It’s a dependable, high-quality anchor on the route and often surprises guests with how refined “classic” can feel.

• A route intentionally built for flavor contrast, not repetition
• Easy walk near State Street through downtown Santa Barbara
• Samples + full scoops at 4 carefully selected dessert stops — real portions
• Curated local recommendations for after the tour
• Live AFK Food Tours guide from start to finish
• Choose your own flavors at every stop

• Guide gratuity (optional, appreciated)
• Transportation to and from the meeting point (guests arrange their own)

Begin your Santa Barbara afternoon perfectly with AFK Food Tours.

In just about 2 hours, you’ll visit four of the area’s most irresistible dessert destinations on a leisurely walk near State Street—sunny, chic, and designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort. Enjoy samples and full servings at each stop, ensuring you’re not just sampling but truly indulging.

Eliminate the guesswork. This route is thoughtfully curated for variety: creamy classics, vibrant fruit-forward selections, gelato-smooth textures, and a specialty stop that embodies the essence of Santa Barbara. Each location is carefully chosen—no unnecessary stops.

As you savor each bite, you’ll wander along palm-lined streets and Spanish-style architecture, offering plenty of photo opportunities. Your guide provides seamless local insights and smart recommendations, leaving you satisfied, relaxed, and ready to explore further for drinks, dinner, or a sunset view.

Group sizes are intentionally kept small to ensure a social yet uncrowded experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.