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Catalina Food Tour: Taste Avalon's Best
4.9
473 Ratings
Avalon
Discover Catalina’s culinary gems on a 2.5-hour tour. Savor local flavors, explore historic landmarks, and enjoy ocean views with expert guides.
Discover Catalina’s culinary gems on a 2.5-hour tour. Savor local flavors, explore historic landmarks, and enjoy ocean views with expert guides.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Ben Park - The culinary guide will greet you at Old Ben Park, providing an introduction to Avalon & Catalina Island before proceeding to the first tasting venue.
- Topside by NDMK - Delight in stunning harbor views while savoring your initial savory bites and cocktails.
- Catalina Island Casino - Discover this beautiful art deco movie…
- Old Ben Park - The culinary guide will greet you at Old Ben Park, providing an introduction to Avalon & Catalina Island before proceeding to the first tasting venue.
- Topside by NDMK - Delight in stunning harbor views while savoring your initial savory bites and cocktails.
- Catalina Island Casino - Discover this beautiful art deco movie palace & ballroom while enjoying a taste in the refreshing bay air.
- Catalina Island Visitor Center - Visit the site of the Catalina Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau - a useful place to return for visitor information during your stay.
- El Galleon - Relish additional savory bites and a cocktail along Avalon’s beachfront.
- Lloyd’s of Avalon - Indulge in a special old-fashioned treat at this charmingly sweet downtown spot.
- Catalina Charlie’s - Taste more savory bites & a cocktail at this beloved local venue for private events.
- Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co - Enjoy a beverage and a sweet treat while soaking in the atmosphere of the Metropole Market Place.
- Marlin Club - Step into Avalon’s oldest dive bar for your final tasting experience.
What's Included
- Server & bartender gratuities
- Local guide
- Food and drink tastings
- Server & bartender gratuities
- Local guide
- Food and drink tastings
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for guide (optional)
- Gratuities for guide (optional)
Additional Information
Dine like a local and immerse yourself in Catalina’s rich history, vibrant culture, and culinary delights with our expert guides on this delightful 2.5-hour food tour.
• Delight in an all-inclusive adventure as you sip, sample, and savor the finest of Avalon’s offerings.
• Discover the sights, sounds, and stories behind our famous historic landmarks….
Dine like a local and immerse yourself in Catalina’s rich history, vibrant culture, and culinary delights with our expert guides on this delightful 2.5-hour food tour.
• Delight in an all-inclusive adventure as you sip, sample, and savor the finest of Avalon’s offerings.
• Discover the sights, sounds, and stories behind our famous historic landmarks.
• Unwind by the ocean on Catalina Island’s exclusive food and beverage excursion.
• Explore over 5 unique tasting locations and meet the individuals shaping Avalon’s culinary scene.
• The tour is limited to 10 participants to ensure a personalized experience.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements (allergies or aversions) in the “Special Requirements” box at time of booking. Please also advise us of which cross channel carrier you will be taking.
- Minimum age is 21+ years
- Must be 21+ years old to consume alcohol
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Not recommended for guests with significant food allergies
Location
Wrigley Fountain
Please meet at Wrigley Fountain, located near the corner of Crescent Avenue & Sumner Avenue, adjacent to the Wrigley Stage. Please note transportation to Catalina Island is not included in your ticket price. You will need to make a boat reservation or helicopter reservation to come to Catalina.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(473 Ratings)
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Jocelynpn9634dc
Mar 22, 2026
Must Do Food Tour - This is a MUST DO tour! DO NOT EAT OR GET BOOZY BEFORE THIS TOUR. Janet is the best tour guide we have ever had! She is a local and is funny, knowledgeable of Catalina history, and took us to the best local food/drink places on the island. The food was plentiful and delicious! The drinks were new to us, unique, and tasty! We loved the dive bar and will be going back.
This tour is worth every penny and we thought it was a bargain for what we had. You will be full and feeling groovy by the end of the tour. You will also have new friends. Janet makes this tour special with a lot of laughter and personalized attention.
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Yubanaf2023
Mar 20, 2026
Excellent tour guide - Janet and Bobbi were excellent tour guides. The food was excellent and we love the historical facts. Overall, 101/10 experience.
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Chris_p
Mar 7, 2026
How many drinks - What a great tour! Janet our guide was excellent and took us to some great venues. Highly recommend the tour
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Christin_f
Mar 2, 2026
Inside Catalina - What a wonderful way to experience the Catalina inside circle!! I loved hearing about the history and enjoying being a local for the day! Highly recommend!
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Mfp17ue
Feb 21, 2026
Great food & drinks, lots of humor and Catalina Information! - Janet was awesome — outstanding seafood, drinks and some Mexican food coupled with very informative local history and a lot of fun humor — highly recommend!
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Chandre_o
Feb 15, 2026
Great Food, Drinks, and Experience! - Janet was the best tour guide. It felt like exploring the town while visiting a friend. Would 10/10 recommend!!
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Sue
Nov 26, 2025
Great fun! - Carol is a fantastic tour guide. Not just knowledgeable about the island but fun to be with. Great choices of food and beverage experiences
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Shirley_b
Nov 26, 2025
Carol was incredible! It... - Carol was incredible! It couldn’t have worked out better that I our tour guide was THE quintessential Catalina gal
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Megan_p
Nov 11, 2025
What a great adventure! - We had the best time on our Catalina food tour! Our guide, Carol, was incredible. She grew up on the island and had all the inside scoop — it felt like walking around with a local friend. She knew everyone who passed by and was genuinely excited to share stories, history, and fun little nuggets of information that you won’t find in a brochure.
The food and drink selections were delicious and thoughtfully chosen, and every stop felt unique. It was the perfect mix of culture, flavor, and local charm.
This experience is a can’t-miss when visiting Catalina. Highly recommend! 🌴✨
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975kristinaw
Dec 31, 2025
Mediocre and overpriced - Crazy expensive for what you get. We stopped at five places, and at each one you only receive small bites and drinks. If you don’t drink alcohol (like me), it’s even less worth it. The last stop was a dive bar and was pretty mediocre. You could easily spend half the money and do this on your own.
There wasn’t much history shared, and Carole didn’t seem very enthusiastic or engaged as a tour guide. Overall, I’d save your money. The only standout was the clam chowder at The Lobster Trap—but even that was just a small cup.
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