Top California Dining Experiences

Master the art of pairing wine with food and enjoy a delicious meal and four different wines while you're at it with this experience at Williamson Wines. A host will guide you through some of the winery's offerings and bring flavorful wines and dishes to your table that have been carefully selected to pair perfectly.

Go sightseeing on the waters of San Diego Bay during this cruise that provides a delicious seated brunch of seasonal dishes accompanied by unlimited Champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider. After enjoying a lavish plated brunch dish, stay at your private table or head outside to the open air for sunshine and sightseeing.

Step into the roaring 1920s for The Speakeasy Murder, a thrilling interactive dinner show in Buena Park, CA. Enjoy a delightful three-course meal while unraveling a captivating whodunit surrounded by colorful characters and live music. This family-friendly event offers intimate seating, audience-decided endings, and hidden clues at every table, ensuring an unforgettable night of mystery and laughter. Perfect for adults, families, and aspiring detectives alike, this PG-13 show promises a mix of suspense and entertainment in just two hours. - Interactive murder mystery dinner in a glamorous 1920s setting - Three-course prix fixe dinner with multiple entrée options - Audience participation with no forced involvement - Family-friendly fun, suitable for ages 12 and up

• World-Class Performers: Experience a rotating cast of top drag talent, each delivering couture, comedy, and charisma in a polished, Vegas-level production. • Fine Dining Meets Fantasy: Enjoy a chef-crafted brunch menu and handcrafted cocktails served tableside in a luxe ballroom setting. • Desert-Chic Ambiance: Nestled inside the Hyatt Palm Springs, the venue pairs mid-century modern style with golden-hour glamour. • Luxury Touches: From pre-show champagne in the lounge to our signature Luxe Fan delivered by a queen herself, every detail is designed to dazzle. • The Ultimate Celebration: Perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, or weekend indulgence — where laughter, style, and sophistication meet under the desert sun.

Have dinner with panoramic city views on a San Francisco Bay supper club cruise. Spend time on the water with the twinkling city skyline as your backdrop. Take in the views and enjoy the sea breeze on the exterior decks, cut loose on the dance floor with a DJ spinning top 40 hits, and enjoy a buffet dinner with classic American and international dishes on the menu.

We’re excited to introduce our 60-minute Glow Boat Experience on Electric Boats — a romantic night date in San Diego Bay. The boats glow beautifully after dark and come equipped with a Bluetooth Speaker so you can enjoy music while cruising. Your group will be assigned one of our electric glow boats based on your group size. Both options offer the same Glow Electric Boat experience. * Red Electric Glow Boat: Up to 4 adults + 1 small child (4–5 years old), maximum combined weight 650 lbs. * White Electric Glow Boat: Up to 3 adults + 1 small child (4–5 years old), maximum combined weight 600 lbs. The specific boat model is assigned by our team based on your group size. Our crew provides full instructions and guides all boats on the water, with safety crew present. You’ll stay dry and comfortable the entire ride.

A Winery Experience of the Year Finalist by Wine Enthusiast. Enter the dark, mysterious, stylish space and find yourself transported to a cosmopolitan oasis. We forge your way off the beaten path, seek interesting varietals and blend them together to make wines that are approachable and thought-provoking. You won’t find another place like it in Napa.

Roll through Northern California’s famous wine country on the renowned Napa Valley Wine Train. Pass charming towns like Rutherford and St. Helena, and soak up the scenery of rolling hills, vineyards, and estates through large picture windows on the trip. Explore the restored vintage train cars, and then take a seat for a gourmet lunch or dinner freshly prepared by the train’s acclaimed on-board restaurant.

Say goodbye to the glitz of Palm Springs, and step back in time to simpler days, with an experience you won't find anywhere else. Leave behind modernity for a true eco-adventure, hopping on a mule-drawn covered wagon through the Sonoran Desert. With a naturalist leading your way, explore the vast landscapes of the Coachella Valley, returning to the ranch for music, yard games, barbecue, dancing, campfire marshmallows, and desert views under the stars.

Discover the great eats of Tijuana with this small-group street food walking tour. The tour takes you to diverse food spots, such as an open-air market, a Mexican bakery, and small eateries that locals love. Along the way, learn fun facts about the local food scene and best of all—enjoy lots of different tastings, such as tacos, fish ceviche, fresh fruit, and churros.

Make the most of your weekend with a 2-hour brunch cruise through San Diego Bay. Capture prime views of the city skyline and harbor from a luxury yacht, and round out your morning bliss with bottomless mimosas and our brunch menu service includes breakfast favorites, vegetarian options, and so much more. Indoor seating. Listen to our live entertainment as the attentive crew constantly top off your glass. Shouldn’t weekends always be like this?

Try your hand at making the best taco you’ve ever tasted on this tour in Tijuana. Your guide will meet you in San Diego, then escort you into Mexico to make it stress free. Then you’ll visit the market, pick out all your ingredients, and then put together some tasty tacos. No cheating and going to the taco stand. This is your very own creation.

Discover the natural and manmade beauty of 17-Mile Drive on an electric bike tour from Pacific Grove. The e-bike allows you to cover more ground without getting worn out. The tour is great for the whole family, with the option to ride tandem with children weighing up to 120 lbs (54 kgs). Along the way, learn about the area from your guide and make stops at impressive viewpoints.

Discover the vibrant taco scene of Carlsbad Village on this fun Taco Tuesday Walking Food Tour. Explore four unique tasting locations, savoring everything from traditional al pastor to coastal specialty tacos. As you stroll through the picturesque village, knowledgeable local guides share the history of the area and insights about each restaurant. This tour is perfect for locals and visitors alike, offering exclusive Taco Tuesday pricing and the option to enhance your experience with margaritas or craft beer. Join in for a delightful evening of tacos and local flavors. - Guided tour through Carlsbad Village, focusing on taco tastings - Four curated taco stops, featuring local favorites and specialties - Optional margarita or craft beer available at select locations - Easy walking distance, every Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Venture into the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach—lovingly dubbed ‘Little Italy.’ On this food and ghost tour, you’ll weave through a rich culinary landscape while delving into the spine-tingling tales that haunt this iconic district. HIGHLIGHTS: + Full meal included + Unearth the chilling tales of the Gold Rush Era + See the cinematic history of the oldest restaurant in SF + Dive into the captivating history of pizza + Taste famed focaccia bread sandwiches at a bohemian gem + Hear stories of the Beatnik poets + Take a quick sojourn into Haunted Chinatown + Feel history come alive outside North Beach’s oldest bar + See where The Godfather was written + End on a sweet note with a renowned Italian dessert We’ll walk through the neighborhood's hidden corners and explore North Beach's sinister past, local gems, and time-honored establishments. Please note that this tour used to be all pizza, so some reviews might mention that, but we have diversified the menu since then.

A lot has changed in Little Italy in the past decade and we want you to know all about it—where to eat, who to talk to, what ingredients to pick up, and what vendors you should visit. On the way, your guide will fill you in on the area's multilayered history. Guests will get to sample foods at four different locations, with two offering wine or beer, and one to end the tour the right way—with dessert.

If you fancy yourself a foodie or culture enthusiast, don’t miss this walking tour of San Francisco’s Little Italy—the neighborhood of North Beach. Voted one of the 15 best foodie tours in the USA by U.S. News, join an insider guide and experience a slice of the top things to do in North Beach, such as tasting coffee and witnessing bread being freshly made. Soak up the lively atmosphere of one of the city’s most popular districts as you learn about its cafes and bakeries and see landmarks like Saints Peter and Paul Church.

When in Napa Valley, wine tasting is a must. Join a small group of wine enthusiasts to sample several different varieties, and, as you sip, learn all about how to pair it with different cuisines. At the first stop, a tasting room, enjoy your wine with expertly paired snacks, then continue your experience at a restaurant, where you can opt to order a meal (own expense). Thanks to the intimate group size, there's plenty of time to ask questions and get personal attention from your guide.

Step into a beautifully restored 1915 Pullman railcar dressed in Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, and etched glass partitions. A welcome glass of sparkling wine arrives as the train departs and the vineyards begin to open up outside your window. As the train glides north, a chef-crafted lunch is served fresh from the onboard kitchen. The train arrives at the legendary Grgich Hills Estate in Rutherford, home of Croatian-born winemaker Mike Grgich, whose 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay defeated France's finest at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, put Napa Valley on the global map forever. Disembark & settle in as your Grgich Hills host leads a private one-hour seated tasting. Back onboard, coffee, tea, and dessert are served as the train winds its way south through the valley. By the time the Napa station returns to view, the afternoon feels like the kind that stays with you long after the last glass is empty.

Experience this Italian-influenced North Beach neighborhood with a four-course progressive dining experience. With an intimate group of 12 people or less, follow your food-loving guide to many of the neighborhood's iconic restaurants starting with appetizers followed by an entree and finishing with dessert - all while exploring the neighborhood through your belly and your eyes. Enjoy experience-enhancing alcohol pairings (add-on can be purchased at the time of the tour) while tasting fare at some of the most popular spots as well as some hidden gems. Tastings may be selected from wood-oven pizza, to arancini, to cioppino (a seafood stew invented by San Francisco’s Italian fisherman), to handmade traditional cannoli, to California gelato. Hear gourmet gossip about some of the establishments' owners and learn about North Beach's history, from the Gold Rush to modern day.

Los Angeles is known for its incredible foodie scene. Tacos are a local staple of Angeleno's diets. You can find tacos everywhere, but if you want to find the secret, locals only stand out tacos, come ride with us. Starting out at LA's historic food hall, Grand Central Market, with so many choices you'll want a guide to show you the best stalls to visit. We've curated the rest of our taco cruise to highlight a variety of the best tacos downtown LA has to offer; from Michelin starred chefs, to street stand, off the beaten path taqueros, we'll try as many as we can before you're full. Riding bikes while chasing tacos enables us to bypass the traffic, and seek out the hidden local treasures and pathways only accessible by bike.

Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum--the small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea! Perhaps you've never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = "to touch the heart!"). This is your chance to join Wild Foodie Tours to enjoy a truly unique dining experience. We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You'll learn about dim sum's Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You'll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, and egg tarts--and become touched by the heart! After the meal, enjoy a walking tour through the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. Are you ready for the Wild East of dim sum?

Have the special chance to visit one of San Francisco’s top distilleries—and hone your bartending skills—with this hands-on gin cocktail class. Make your own way to a top distillery, located in a historic Pan Am hangar offering San Francisco Bay views, and get ready to stir, shake, and sip like the pros. Led by your bartender guide, prepare—and enjoy—several gin-based drinks.