Encinitas Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
You will learn about the origins of Encinitas while you sample unique local & favorite tastings from neighborhood restaurants, cafes, and specialty food stores.
Behind the Scenes: Learn the stories behind the dishes, the inspiration for their flavors, and what makes Encinitas’ food culture unique
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Guided Walking Tour: Led by local guides who know the ins and outs of the city, you’ll explore Encinitas’ vibrant neighborhoods, beautiful streets, and mural-covered buildings while enjoying each food stop.
Cultural and Historical Insights:
Learn about the rich history and culture of Encinitas, from its beginnings as a surf town to its evolution into a culinary hotspot. The tour includes fun facts about the city’s art, architecture, and coastal landmarks.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sliders
Mexicali Tacos
What‘s Included
Private tours available upon request
Local guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Food tasting
Additional Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Options
Encinitas Food Tour
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Encinitas Food Tour
Lynne H,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on Encinitas Food Tour with a group of friends celebrating a birthday. Ben was a fabulous food tour guide. He took the group to many points of interest walking through the city and was very knowledgeable on knowing the history and stories behind the scenes. Bend took us to Taco City which had very unique, tasteful tacos on a fun outdoor patio. We went to Culture Brewing Company for 3 tastings while Ben brought in delicious pizza from Gelati and Picatti for the group while we were having fun drinking our beer. We went to Third Corner Restaurant and had a delicious pasta dish while we were sipping a wonderful Chardonnay. We also stopped out Broad Street where we had freshly baked doughnuts to start our food tour and ending with a stop to local ice cream store. Ben took us down alley ways to show us beautiful murals. I highly recommend this tour. Ben was fun, knowledgeable, friendly, provided the tour with lots of interesting dishes and stops. We left the tour feeling very full and had a wonderful, fun day!!
Fun, tasty and informative
Katherine K,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on a tour of 6 people, got some history and culture tidbits and sampled some delicious food. Ben the guide was very pleasant and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Wonderful walking food tour with a knowledgeable Guide
Keith L,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy walking tour giving you an opportunity to sample a variety of local food and accompanied by a knowledgeable Guide. Ask for Ben. He was excellent!.
Just book it!
RadioJoe,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben, our guide, was super friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He is affiliated with Carlsbad Food Tours which we also did and loved. All the samples were delicious, used quality ingredients and weren't too filling, including the beer stop. The walking was fairly easy, but definitely wear comfortable shoes. Encinitas is a hidden gem! In addition to the food, Ben also gave us intriguing facts and history which really enhanced the experience. The downtown area has interesting artwork and looked very clean overall. It was bustling due to the Memorial Day weekend but it wasn't annoyingly crowded at all. We really didn't have to wait to be served anywhere. I highly recommend this tour!
Excellent food tasting - Fun!
Patrice M,,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Encinitas Food Tour- Enjoyable walk with good food, history and conversation! Ben is personable! Very aware of his audience- no rush. Just what we were looking for!
Fun Tour of Encinitas
barbwahlbrink,,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben provided a wonderful tour of Encinitas! We loved each restaurant/cafe and also the historical spots! Artwork was also introduced to us!
Encinitas Food Tour with Sue - Delicious Food, Interesting Facts, and Fun Conversation!
ksmithmerida2020,,Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! What an excellent way to learn about Encinitas while sampling delicious food and drink! My friends and I were celebrating a birthday and our guide, Sue, made sure to make the day extra special for us. She really went the extra mile. The food was delicious, the facts were interesting, and the conversation was fun! I highly recommend this tour - it was beyond our expectations. In fact, we plan to do another tour for our next birthday celebration in August.
Saturday Encinitas Food Tour with Sue!
vanessalB259RN,,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saturday food tour in Encinitas was great. Sue was our tour guide and there was one other couple with us. We hit six total dishes/drinks locations and they were all very tasty. Sue was energetic and knowledgeable of the area. I definitely recommend!!
Laid back food tour with Sue
cammiel2025,,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time eating at local spots and learning some of the history of Encinitas with Sue! Really good mix of savory and sweet throughout the tour.
Great Food & Beer Tour to do with friends!
ericab352,,Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I had the best time going on the Encinitas Food & Beer Tour to celebrate our birthdays. We have done a similar tour in Carlsbad, so we were excited to check out the local Encinitas eateries. Sue was a wonderful tour guide! She was very attentive and helped to accommodate our friend who is gluten intolerant. Also Sue was very knowledgeable about the history of Encinitas and the different businesses we went to. I would recommend this tour to others.
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