Discover California Donut Culture: Santa Monica’s Sweetest Tour

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Los Angeles, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’re looking for a sweet way to start your day, look no further than this pastry-themed walking tour. Taste your way around Santa Monica’s doughnut scene like a local with the help of a friendly guide to take you to some of the best spots the city has to offer. Just make sure you bring your sweet tooth and your appetite.

Fun for kids and adults alike
Spend two hours in some of Santa Monica’s best doughnut restaurants
An entertaining guide to share their knowledge and local stories
Great for anyone with a sweet tooth

What's Included

Breakfast

Donuts

Gratuities
Parking Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

829 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
We start at Randy's Donuts (829 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401). Please look for public parking nearby or near the end of the tour (near the Santa Monica pier).

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Itinerary

829 Wilshire Blvd

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

313 Wilshire Blvd

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Monica Pier

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Third Street Promenade

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Lisa_B

This was such a fun and delicious tour! I took my daughter as part of her Christmas gift and our guide Chad did not disappoint! He shared so much knowledge: the history of the restaurants, how they craft their donuts, which donuts to try. He even shared some facts about the city of Santa Monica and how the donut tour was created. Wish I could give him more stars. The donuts were literally the best I’ve had in my 50 years. 😂 Book this delightful tour. You won’t regret it. Thanks again, Chad!

Reviews

4.9

based on 93 reviews

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Chad was great. He was...

Morgan_K, Jan 2026

Chad was great. He was friendly, informed, and funny. It is a great way to explore Santa Monica and the treats were delish. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words from Santa Monica 🍩 Chad says 👋 and will be truly grateful to hear you enjoyed his friendly, funny style and the delicious treats along the way. You’re amazing for rolling with us, and we hope to host you again along the California coast or one of our donut holes around the world!

Delicious start to 2026!!

Lisa_B, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Jan 2026

What a sweet way to kick off 2026 in Santa Monica! 🍩 Chad says 👋 and will be absolutely thrilled to hear how much you loved the donuts, stories, and city insights—high praise after 50 years of donut tasting! Thanks for the love, and we hope to host you again on the California coast or one of our donut holes around the world!

Slay tour

Ana_M, Jul 2025

The donuts ate. Chat the churros clocked. Y’all you should come if you want to be rizzed up by food. Chad was our tour guide and he was so extra. In a good way. Period!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Omg stop 🫶 thanks for rolling with us — we’re glazed you had a sweet time!! Chad always brings that donut drip 🍩✨ Hope to catch you on another tour and keep the rizz going. Period!!! 💅

Sam’s sugar parade!

Amity_M, Oct 2024

Sam was an excellent guide. Not only did he give us the stories behind each of our stops, he also offered some history of Santa Monica as we were walking around. It was a ton of sugar, and we were craving protein when it was over, but it was a positive, memorable experience!

Donuts did not disappoint!

Lynnae_D, Apr 2024

Libby was a great tour guide! The donuts were delicious and we had an added bonus of churros & ice cream too! Would definitely recommend this tour.

Tour did not happen

Helen_R, Jul 2023

Unfortunately the tour guide fa lied to show up. It was disappointing as I wanted to do something typically American during my stay in USA. I had traveled 2.5 hours to get to start of tour. However the company apologised saying leader had accident and offered a refund. Does not replace being able to do tour

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are so sorry that this is the experience you had with us. We would love to make it up to you. Please contact us at info@undergrounddonuttour.com so we can make this right.

A Great Walking Donut Tour!

Kim_R, Mar 2023

Jasmine was a great guide! Like touring Santa Monica with a friend. She’s funny, gave us the history of the donut shops and Santa Monica. The donuts were incredible! The Huckleberry in particular. We will be back.