Catalina Food Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Dine like a local. Experience Catalina's history, culture & foodie fun with our knowledgeable guides on this delicious 2.5-hour food tour.

• Enjoy an all-inclusive experience as you sip, sample & savor Avalon's best.

• Encounter the sights, sounds and stories behind our well-known historic landmarks.

• Relax by the ocean on Catalina Island's only food & beverage excursion.

• Experience 5+ unique tasting locations - meet the people responsible for Avalon's food scene.

• Tour is limited to 10 people to ensure a personalized experience.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Server & bartender gratuitites

Local guide

Food and drink tastings

Gratuities for guide (optional)

What To Expect

Our foodie guide will meet you at Old Ben Park and give you an introduction to Avalon & Catalina Island before heading to our first tasting location.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Enjoy spectacular harbor views with your first savory tastes and cocktails.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Catalina Food Tour

Reviews

4.86

464 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

423

What a great adventure!
Megan P,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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! 🌴✨
Absolutely Janet was...
Jennifer L,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely Janet was great and the stops were great. We learned a lot and snacks and drinks were perfect.
Informative and tasty tour
Edward M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Janet was a wonderful host. Learned a lot about the history of the island and had some great food and drinks along the way.
Do the food tour with Janet!
kelbydh,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great fun walking around the island to the restaurants the locals favor with Janet who was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Catalina. I appreciated that she asked in advance about food allergies/preferences. The food/drinks were great and she was fun to talk to!
Not to be missed experience
lorinR7490WS,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Janet was very engaging with many anecdotes and historical information. The food was amazing as were the beverages. I expected small servings but everything was pretty much full size. One sisters fav was the shrimp, (at Charlie’s?). Other sister loved the cactus pear margarita at Topsides. The cookie at the end was really good. Sadly, there wasn’t time on our trip to return to any of these awesome places for dinner. Would gladly repeat this. Janet went the extra mile and delivered a birthday Jell-O shot to my sister.
Food and fun!
Paula K,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So fun! Portion sizes are big and all the other ate and drinks were great! Loved our guide Carol.. super fun and informative!!
A great "taste" of Catalina!
Kimmy S,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Janet was very knowledgable and so much fun. We really enjoyed the whole experience and it was a great day to get a "taste" of Catalina. Thank you! We will be back... Kimmy and Glen
A Homerun!
Rob P,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was personable, informative, and down to earth. The food, beverages, and atmosphere were amazing. We're glad we took the tour and highly recommend it.
We recommend this tour!
kelliw225,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed learning about the history of the island while tasting the fabulous foods around town. Other than the spicy cocktail at our first stop we loved the food and drinks.
10/10
Cristina B,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Carol was GREAT! She shared lots of island history during our tour. The bites were delish. I could have done without the blue margarita, but that was no biggie. 10/10 would recommend!