Food Tours in Santa Monica at a glance
- Our pick: Marina del Rey: Brunch Cruise with Champagne & Buffet, US$ 129 per person (2h, 4.73★ · 119).
- Private option: Marina del Rey: Private E-Boat Cruise with Wine & Sea Lions, US$ 275 per person (2h, 4.83★ · 40).
- Also recommended: Santa Monica Food Tour: 6-8 Tastings with Expert Guide, US$ 181 per person (3h–4h, 4.45★ · 20).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: US$ 70–US$ 275 (median US$ 129). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 3 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Food Tours in Santa Monica
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Marina del Rey: Brunch Cruise with Champagne & Buffet Step aboard a Marina del Rey brunch cruise for free-flowing mimosas, a chef’s buffet, and live music. Includes two-hour yacht cruise with local flavors and sea views. Thu–Sun · 11:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.73 (119 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Marina del Rey: Private E-Boat Cruise with Wine & Sea Lions Unwind on a private electric boat tour in Marina del Rey, sipping wine and sharing charcuterie as you spot sea lions. Includes local guide, wine, and snacks. Every day · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:30 ★ 4.83 (40 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 275 per person
Santa Monica Food Tour: 6-8 Tastings with Expert Guide Walk through Santa Monica's best eateries on a guided food tour with 6-8 tastings, learning the city's history from a 1926 hotel to the pier where Gold's Gym started. Tue–Sun · Every 1 h, 12:00 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.45 (20 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 181 per person
Venice Beach Food Tour: Surfer Eats & Canal Homes Two-hour food tour of Venice Beach with a guide covering local eats, the Venice Canals, and the boardwalk scene. Sample surfer food, vegan shops. Every day · 11:00 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Santa Monica Donut Tour: Four Sweet Stops with Holiday Cheer Two-hour walking food tour through Santa Monica hitting Randy's Donuts, Sidecar Doughnuts, Papi Churros and a surprise fourth stop. Every day · 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina del Rey: Brunch Cruise with Champagne & BuffetOur pick | US$ 129 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 119 | Thu–Sun · 11:00 | — |
| Marina del Rey: Private E-Boat Cruise with Wine & Sea LionsPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 275 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 40 | Every day · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:30 | — |
| Santa Monica Food Tour: 6-8 Tastings with Expert GuideAlso recommendedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 181 per person | 3h–4h | 4.45★ · 20 | Tue–Sun · Every 1 h, 12:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Venice Beach Food Tour: Surfer Eats & Canal HomesGroup of up to 13 | US$ 75 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Santa Monica Donut Tour: Four Sweet Stops with Holiday Cheer | US$ 70 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Marina del Rey: Private E-Boat Cruise with Wine & Sea Lions (US$ 275 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Santa Monica Food Tour: 6-8 Tastings with Expert Guide (US$ 181 per person) · Venice Beach Food Tour: Surfer Eats & Canal Homes (US$ 75 per person)