
Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 52 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box worth booking?
Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box is a 1.5-hour experience in Santa Barbara, United States, from $65 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 52 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (52)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $65 per person
Here at Menchaca Chocolates we'd like to think we are adventurers continuing to re-define an ancient Pod found 150 miles from the equator. So we decided that to truly understand this magical bean you have to experience i
What you get
About this experience
Here at Menchaca Chocolates we'd like to think we are adventurers continuing to re-define an ancient Pod found 150 miles from the equator. So we decided that to truly understand this magical bean you have to experience it through all your senses: taste, touch, smell, cracking and visual transformation. We developed these Chocolate & Art Workshops to do just that. You will get to know the possibilities and have a chance to make a custom unique Chocolate product and if you choose, design a label or Box to package it in. You can also learn exactly how we make our chocolate in Mr. Menchaca's Micro- batch Chocolate Factory Tour!
What's included
Included
- A variety of wooden Box styles to choose from.
- Chocolate Samples
- 40 different Toppings to drop into fluid chocolate
- Tea and coffee
- 10 oz. of fluid Chocolate (60% Dark, Oat Milk, & a white craft choclate
- Lots of Art Supplies at The Art Bar
Not included
- Any Extra pre-packaged Shop Chocolate that you'd like to purchase separately (optional)
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Santa Barbara
Once you've entered El Mercado, go half way in and we are on the lower level to the right. In the corner and slightly under ground!!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Once you've entered El Mercado, go half way in and we are on the lower level to the right. In the corner and slightly under ground!!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Menchaca Chocolates
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Traveler reviews
50 verified traveler reviews for Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Experience!
Fun experience to do with any number of people. The staff and owners were gracious and welcoming. Art class meet chocolate making...
via Viator
Chocolate with Surprise
Loved that we got to choose what type of chocolate we each wanted our chocolate bars to be. Also loved that we had a wide range of toppings to choose from. And the unexpected surprise was that we each got to paint and decorate our own box to store our chocolate bats in! My 11 yr old granddaughter thought this was the best activity on our vacation!
via Viator
Art and chocolate together
A unique and fun experience—both creating the chocolate bars and decorating the box. I look forward to sampling my chocolate creations.
via Tripadvisor
Pretty costly for amount of candy!
It was fun. We got to decorate the boxes that was the most fun. The candy we just put in toppings over the top soit wasn't really learning how to make the candy. And it was pretty costly. I would've rather paid $30 less. i've melted more chocolate in my day at home.
via Tripadvisor
Making chocolate
Fun, crafty event. Good time for couples. Small kids might struggle with the activity. A good way to spend a couple hours.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 18
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santa Barbara.
How much does Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santa Barbara usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santa Barbara is not rushed.
Is Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 52 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Santa Barbara, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box?
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Around 18 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santa Barbara can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santa Barbara and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santa Barbara within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santa Barbara?
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Santa Barbara runs wine tours into the Santa Ynez Valley, harbour sailing and whale watching, Channel Islands day trips, and Spanish colonial walking tours through the Presidio and Mission. Tasting-room access and group size make the biggest difference in wine tours here. On Outty we rank every Santa Barbara experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour, Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide, Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
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March to June and September to November, dodging the May and June marine layer. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santa Barbara?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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