Top California Food Tours - page 3

Grab a group of friends for a day of wine-tasting fun in the Santa Ynez Valley. It's an all-inclusive tour with hotel pickup and drop-off from Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, and Santa Ynez hotels. Sample a wide range of locally produced wines without worrying about who's going to drive home after. Visit three wineries where you'll learn more about the wine-making process, see the vineyards, and enjoy a picnic lunch at one.

Explore Sonoma Valley wine on a small-group tasting tour from San Francisco to boutique wineries, making sightseeing stops along the way. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enter Sonoma's rolling landscape of golden hills and vineyards, and enjoy a series of guided tastings, learning about Sonoma wine varietals and terroir as you sip. After your time in Sonoma, pause in the artists' colony of Sausalito, with the option to return to San Francisco by ferry for great views across the San Francisco Bay.

Take a tour to three backroads Sonoma wineries, and get more out of your trip to the Sonoma Valley than you would if you explored alone, on this small-group, half-day tour. Not only does your guide pick three impressive wineries to visit (tasting fees own expense), but they also set up a picnic lunch for your group to enjoy in a winery setting. Round-trip transport from your Sonoma hotel is also included, so you can focus on enjoyment and leave the driving to someone else.

Combine history with wine tasting on this guided walking tour around San Diego’s Little Italy. Discover the area’s history in a fun way, with stops at three locations to sample unique wines from California and Italy. Enjoy Italian food samples, such as pizza, calamari and meatballs, at two of the three locations.

San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the largest Chinese communities outside of Asia. Take the guesswork out and explore the ins and outs of this lively multicultural neighborhood with a guide who knows the way. Venture beyond the tourist shops to learn the history of landmarks such as Portsmouth Square and the Dragon's Gate, stopping along the way to sample authentic dim sum and tour a fortune cookie factory.

Visit several outstanding Sonoma wineries on a full-day bike tour along scenic roads through the countryside. Leave the navigation to your guide as bike on your choice of a pedal-assist or traditional bike. Hop on a comfortable cruiser and stop for a provided picnic lunch; tasting fees not included. The small group size offers a more personalized experience.

Craving some Mexican street food but feeling overwhelmed about where to start? San Diego’s proximity to Mexico makes it ideal for a day trip straight to the source in Tijuana. See a more authentic side to the city as you walk around and try dishes including fresh fruit with lime, delicious corn, and, of course, tacos. Afterwards, unwind with a beer or margarita at an authentic Mexican cantina.

Skip the stress of planning routes, reservations, and transportation for a day in Wine Country. This private driver-guided experience lets you customize your winery visits while enjoying a relaxed, seamless journey between stops. With expert planning support and door-to-door service, you can focus on the tastings and scenery instead of the logistics.

Skip the hassle of planning and savor the best of Northern California wine on a tour to Napa and Sonoma. Avoid the hassle of navigating between regions on your own with this group tour, which combines scenic stops, boutique winery tastings, and time to explore Sonoma Square into one seamless experience. Enjoy a relaxed, well-paced day with optional coastal views, so you can focus on the flavors and scenery instead of the logistics.

Enjoy a thrilling new way to explore San Diego Bay—and enjoy speed, splashes, and spins along the way—on this high-speed jet boat tour. As you race along the scenic waterway, spot landmarks including the USS Midway, Coronado Island, Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, and the city skyline. Then, hang on as your captain takes your boat into power slides, 360-degree spins, and other high-octane maneuvers.

Napa Valley’s rolling vineyards are best experienced in the open air. On this e-bike tour, you’ll glide through wine country, basking in the scenery with your local guide highlighting the way. Break for a stop at a local winery, where you’ll sip at your leisure before getting back on two wheels, heading wherever adventure takes you (that’s right, you can keep the bike for the rest of the day).

Visit wineries that are not open to the public on this exclusive wine tasting tour. Drive through the scenic Santa Ynez Valley and visit small, family-owned establishments where you’ll taste wines and visit barrel rooms, often with the owners themselves. There’s never any standing at a crowded bar with other guests—all tastings are seated and private.

Bike through Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County on a small-group wine tour from Healdsburg. Taste wines (own expense) and stop for a picnic lunch at a winery. You'll pedal through California's back roads at a leisurely pace on a tour that covers around 15 miles (24 kilometers) with regular stops for wine tastings. Your guide shares commentary about California wine country along the way. Includes lunch, bottled water, guide, and use of bike equipment.

Spend a few hours relaxing and sightseeing in the waters just off San Diego during this 1- or 2-hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet, and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions.

There can only be one original, so don't be fooled by all the imitators. Why ride in a glorified shuttle bus when you can experience the real-deal? When you hear that classic Cable Car bell ring, it's all aboard for an immersive, all-inclusive, carefree day as we whisk you away on an authentically restored 1914 Cable Car straight off the streets of San Francisco. Our hosts are trained on the wine and the history of the area and will be with you all day long to guide you through the adventure, talk about the history of the area, help explain the wines, and show you the insider’s way through each location. The tour lasts five hours and includes all wine tasting fees plus special discounts at the wineries. *Itinerary is decided a day in advance based on availability. Subject to change from the listed locations.

Spend the night on the water—and pair your sightseeing with a gourmet meal—on this 2.5 hr. dinner cruise from Newport Beach. Take to the water and enjoy a freshly cooked, duet entrée at a private table paired with seasonal vegetables and delicious desserts. After dinner, grab your drink and enjoy the sparkling night sky from the outdoor decks.

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.

Enjoy an intimate experience and avoid the tourist traps on this fully customizable, half-day wine tour of Napa and Sonoma. Select your favorite wineries, see lesser-known sights, or let your guide suggest highlights suited to your preferences. Indulge in wine tastings and lunch (own expense), or take advantage of the stunning scenery for a photo or two.

Take an afternoon out to stroll through Temecula’s lovely old town and visit three vineyards. Your day includes tasting flights at three unique Temecula wineries and a sampling of cheese and small nibbles at one of the vineyards. Return in the early evening in the Temecula dusk, flushed with flavor and knowledge.

Escape the hustle and bustle of San Francisco with this half-day getaway to California's world-renowned Wine Country. Starting in the early afternoon, you'll cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and soak in picturesque views of the San Francisco skyline and charming Sausalito. Visit two handpicked Sonoma Valley wineries, where you’ll enjoy outdoor tastings, explore the estate, and learn about wine-making from fermentation to bottling, all hosted by a guide.

Get a taste of Northern California's famous wine country and its gastronomy on this full-day tour of Napa and Sonoma County. Stop en route for photo ops of the Golden Gate Bridge. Then, enjoy wine tastings in two Napa and Sonoma wineries while learning about the area’s history and viticulture. Choose your own lunch option to suit your budget, or add on another wine tasting in Sonoma Square.

Get to know a Malibu vineyard on a 2.5 mile loop guided hike. You'll get to see amazing views of the Malibu hills, cave paintings of the local Chumash people and the property's organic garden. Expect an easy to moderate hike with about a 300 feet elevation gain. While we welcome guests of any age, the terrain is not suitable for strollers or wagons and are not allowed. After the hike, enjoy a complimentary two cans of wine to-go!

Experience the beauty of Napa Valley with daily group wine tours from Napa. This full-day tour takes you to three premier wineries, with a professional driver guiding your group. Enjoy a fun and easy outing with fellow wine enthusiasts while savoring exceptional wines and stunning landscapes. Includes hotel transfers, a boxed lunch, and bottled water. Tasting fees extra.

Go whale watching from San Diego aboard a replica of a historic sailing schooner that won the world’s first America’s Cup sailing competition in 1851. Throughout your cruise, your expert guide shares informative commentary about gray whales, dolphins, and other marine animals, along with details about the US Navy sites you pass as you head out on the Pacific Ocean.