Catalina Island Food Tour in Avalon: 5+ Tastings with Local Guide

Taste Avalon's food scene stop by stop, from the oldest dive bar to an art deco palace.

A 2.5-hour food tour of Avalon on Catalina Island with a local guide, five or more tastings at neighborhood spots, and cocktails along the waterfront. The group stays under 10 people, so you move through the town without a crowd. Minimum age is 21. Gratuities for the guide and bartenders are optional at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catalina Island food and culture tour

• Meet guide at Wrigley Fountain
• Introduction to Avalon and Catalina Island
• Enjoy first savory tastes and cocktails with harbor views
• Visit Catalina Chamber of Commerce location
• Sample savory tastes and cocktail along Avalon beachfront
• Experience oldest dive bar in Avalon
• Sample cold drinks and Mexican food at local favorite
• Learn about art deco movie palace and ballroom
• Enjoy old school taste at whimsical downtown location
• Grab beverage and sweet treat at Metropole Market Place

The experience

The guide meets you at Wrigley Fountain near Crescent and Sumner Avenues and walks you through Avalon's food and drink scene as the town unfolds. You'll stop at five or more spots (a mix of savory tastes and cocktails) each one a piece of how locals eat and drink here. The route takes you past the Catalina Chamber of Commerce, the oldest dive bar in town, a Mexican restaurant known for cold drinks, and an art deco movie palace and ballroom where you'll taste something while looking out at the bay. You'll also visit a whimsically sweet downtown spot and the Metropole Market Place, where a beverage and treat round out the afternoon.

The guide handles the introductions and the stories: the history behind the landmarks, who runs the food spots, what makes each one matter to Avalon. You're tasting and sipping your way through, not watching from the outside. Cocktails come with some of the stops, and the pace is built around a small group: no more than 10 people per tour, which means you're not herding or waiting for stragglers. The whole thing takes 2.5 hours, so you're done by early afternoon and the rest of the day is yours.

What’s included

• Food and drink tastings at five or more Avalon locations.
• a local guide for the full 2.5 hours.
• cocktails at select stops.
• gratuities for servers and bartenders.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs Monday to Saturday at 11:45, from US$ 175.76 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 11:45Another time? ›

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Catalina Food Tours

Is this one for you?The small group size, capped at 10 people, means you move through Avalon without the crowd, so the guide can tell the story of each spot and you can actually talk to the people who run them. If you want to taste your way through a neighborhood at a human pace instead of rushing through a checklist, this format holds the day together.

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Top questions

How many tasting stops are on the Catalina Island food tour?

The tour includes five or more tasting locations across Avalon, each one a different spot where you sample food and drink with the guide.

What's included in the price of the Avalon food tour?

Food and drink tastings at all the stops, a local guide for the full 2.5 hours, and gratuities for servers and bartenders are included. You can add a tip for the guide at checkout if you choose.

Is the Catalina Island food tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible: all areas and surfaces along the route are accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if needed.

What's the age requirement for the Avalon food tour?

You must be 21 or older to join, since the tour includes cocktails and tastings at bars and restaurants.

Where does the Catalina Island food tour start?

The guide meets you at Wrigley Fountain, located near the intersection of Crescent Avenue and Sumner Avenue in Avalon.

Can I join the tour if I have food allergies?

Let the operator know about any allergies or dietary restrictions in the special requirements box when you book, so they can plan your tastings accordingly. The tour is not recommended for guests with significant food allergies.