Top California Food Tours - page 4

Explore the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country on this easy tour. Visit 2-3 wineries with our Wine Country Shuttle service, while learning about local history from one of our tour guides. Travel in comfort and style from your pickup in central Santa Barbara, onboard a luxury, air-conditioned van. Stop for a tasty lunch in whimsical Los Olivos.

Taste some of Santa Barbara’s great wines as you visit top winemaking destinations in Santa Ynez Valley. Make three stops for tastings at a mix of family-owned vineyards and small-production tasting rooms, and enjoy a picnic lunch. You’ll get an intimate experience of the wine region as you sample the wines and hear from your guide about winemaking in California.

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!

Many wine tasting tours in the Santa Barbara region stop at large commercial wineries with crowded bars and cellar door tasting rooms. Avoid the crowds and savor a more intimate wine tasting experience on this tour around exclusive private estates and small-production wineries that aren’t open to the public. Sample premium wines in private tasting rooms and go behind the scenes with winemakers and owner-operators to discover the secrets behind their wines.

Embark on a culinary expedition in Chinatown, where the origins of the fortune cookie come to life, a myriad of dim sum and tea await your palate, and the stories of Chinese immigrants unfold. This delectable 3-hour experience introduces you to the local community and immerses you in the energetic pulse of the nation's most historic Chinatown. HIGHLIGHTS: + Full meal provided + Intimate group settings + Explore the hidden alleyways of Chinatown + Immerse in tales from the Gold Rush era + Enjoy premium bubble tea + Savor a time-honored pastry from a local bakery + Step inside the fortune cookie factory + Relish a grand dim sum spread + Delve deep into the world of Chinese tea (30-min) + Sample authentic Cantonese-style duck + Welcoming kids 8+; please inquire about younger This journey offers a profound immersion into Chinatown's lively essence for both the well-traveled and the inquisitive locals. Book your experience today!

Enjoy a customized winery tour of your desired spots in Napa and Sonoma, and be transferred in luxury in a limousine. Your driver will take you to the wineries, where you can learn all about the wine making process, and have tastings (at your own expense). Water and soda are provided along the way, and there will be an opportunity to purchase lunch. This tour could go for 6-8 hours.

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.

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.

Napa Valley and Sonoma are world renowned for their wine making and are home to so many wineries that knowing where to begin is a huge undertaking. This Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tour provides a predetermined route that visits some of the finest wineries in the area or offers the ability to customize a tour, too. Plus, pickup from South Central Napa and Sonoma is included

Explore Tijuana, Mexico, without getting lost on this day trip from San Diego, a great choice for first-time visitors. Visit cultural attractions, sample authentic Mexican street food at a sidewalk taco stand, and do some shopping and sightseeing. Opt to walk or take public transportation and experience the city like a local. Your guide can suggest stops and adapt the itinerary to fit the needs of the group.

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.

Go wine tasting in Napa Valley in style with a private driver and luxury SUV. You’ll skip the hassle of driving on this private full-day wine tour, and make as many stops as you like. Opt to visit the wineries of your choice, or receive a customized itinerary developed for your group. The SUV can accommodate six passengers, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Napa is provided.

Visit some of the top wineries in Napa and Sonoma counties on this private wine tour from San Francisco. Traveling by private vehicle with your own chauffeur, you'll discover the best of California wine country as you enjoy wine tastings at select wineries. When booking, select the option that suits your group size. Because this is a private tour, your itinerary can be customized.

From the Hollywood Sign to the sunny beaches of Santa Monica and the glitz of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles is full of iconic sights. This guided full-day tour transports you by air-conditioned coach to top attractions—from Venice Beach to the Sunset Strip to Griffith Park and more—with included lunch at the Farmers' Market and optional hotel pickup for select locations.

Spend an evening gourmet wining and dining aboard the ‘Spirit of San Diego,’ enjoying top-notch food and drink while you soak up skyline views. During this San Diego dinner cruise, you sip a complimentary cocktail and enjoy live on-board entertainment as you cruise 25 miles of California’s coastline and gaze at the stars above.

On this experience, relax in style aboard a luxury dinner cruise. Enjoy panoramic views from the boat's deck and take your time over a gourmet, 3-course meal, as you cruise past twinkling city lights that ring San Diego Bay. Listen to an entertaining DJ play music and enjoy an unforgettable evening, or celebrate a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion.

Enjoy two classic North Bay experiences in one day—and make your sightseeing more personal—on this redwoods and wine-tasting tour from San Francisco. Head first to Muir Woods to walk among some of the most ancient redwood trees on earth, then enjoy two winery visits with included wine tastings in Sonoma and Napa before driving across the Golden Gate Bridge back to the city.

Escape to wine country and see redwood giants in one day. This adventure starts at Fisherman's Wharf with a scenic Golden Gate Bridge crossing. First, toast to California sunshine with a full tasting of bubbly at Korbel Winery. Next, journey to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, where you'll stand in awe beneath the 1,400-year-old Colonel Armstrong Redwood Tree. Finally, soak up vineyard views while sipping award-winning wines at Russian River Vineyards.

See the sights of Hollywood on this tour by open-top Mercedes minibus or Ford Van with a canopy, which allows you to enjoy unobstructed views as you go. Traveling with an on-board guide, you'll pass by attractions such as the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, and movie studios. Plus, get a look at some of the mansions where past and present stars have lived.

Discover the best of Los Angeles without the heat or the hassle on this open-top, hop-on hop-off bus tour—an easy, breezy way to cover ground without walking for hours. With four scenic route options and over 40 stops, explore iconic neighborhoods like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach at your own pace. Catch views from the open-top deck, hop off to explore must-see sights like the Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip, then hop back on when you're ready. Buses run regularly and come with engaging audio commentary in nine languages, making it easy to soak in LA’s culture, coast, and character—without the stress of driving or parking.

California’s warm climate and rich soils make it a great spot for vineyards. Learn from local sommeliers who will teach you how the region’s wines are crafted on this small-group wine-tasting and walking tour, while you sample some of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s best local varieties. Then, head out for a walk around the city, exploring popular highlights and hidden gems.

Enjoy a different way to explore Sonoma County—and its world-class wine—on this half-day tour by electric bike. While pedaling alongside your guide, spot local landmarks, and learn more about how wine is made. Together with a small group, stop at several wineries for tastings (own expense), break to enjoy a picnic lunch, and even visit a local cheesemaker for a behind-the-scenes factory tour.

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.

Experience wine country like never before—cruising through the vines in a one-of-a-kind sidecar for a private adventure most travelers miss out on. Feel the wind in your hair as you take in stunning landscapes as your guide shares insider knowledge on the vineyard’s journey from vine to bottle. Along the way, stop at picturesque locations for photos ops. Plus, indulge in a wine tasting at the award-winning Cass Winery, savoring the exceptional flavors that make Paso Robles a world-class wine destination.