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Catalina Food Tours

Walking Culinary Tours
on Catalina Island

Encounter the flavors, sights, and stories behind our enchanted isle on a private or public tour. Escape and discover the authentic pace of island life on Catalina.

Private Food & Drink Tours

An unforgettable Catalina Island experience! Private group tours are perfect for team outings, family and friend get-togethers, and celebrations of all kinds. Customize the tour length, start time, number of tasting locations, and more!

Explore Avalon’s Unique Food Scene with Friendly Local Guides

Catalina Food Tours, a family-owned and operated company, was born in the fall of 2012. Owner Erin Eubank was inspired by the Avalon Taste Around, an annual event that brings visitors and locals together to savor and sample fare from Catalina Island restaurants.

She wanted to recreate this unique Avalon dining experience on a daily basis while helping our visitors learn about Catalina. Stay tuned for new offerings and events!

Top-Rated Food & Drink Tours in Avalon!

Food Tour is the Best

Janet was an amazing tour guide. Stories and Island history first rate However the food and drink selections were absolutely the best Would recommend it to anyone visiting the island

– Halloween80 • TripAdvisor
Vacation Highlight

Arriving on Catalina late morning, this tour was the perfect way to combine an entertaining introduction to Avalon with a wonderful tasting tour of many good restaurants and food outlets. Janet provided an interesting history of the island!

– Greg C. • Tripadvisor
Great Experience Catalina Food Tours

Janet and Carole provided excellent and fun history and perspectives of Catalina Island. The food and alcohol tastes were a great mix. I would highly recommend this tour to both new and seasoned Avalon visitors. You will be nice and full!

– LisaandMike8-81 • TripAdvisor
Tasty Tour

It was our first time to the island. Our tour guide gave us some nice history about the island and all the food stops were very good. They gave us things I would not have ordered normally, but that's what I enjoyed! Great food on a great tour.

– Mike C. • Tripadvisor

The Latest from Catalina Food Tours

Catch up on the latest Catalina Buzz! Read our most recent blog posts to stay up-to-date on tour news, events, and all things Catalina.

Discover Catalina Island: A Tasty Adventure Awaiting You

Nestled off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island is known for its natural beauty, charming seaside ambiance, and a lively array of activities. But for curious travelers and adventurous food lovers, Catalina offers something even more captivating: a distinct culinary scene infused with local flavors, history, and an island lifestyle that feels worlds away…

The secret to getting a table on Catalina Island

Summer. The word alone is enough to evoke a vision of long relaxing days spent on the beach without a care in the world. On the island, those long relaxing days also mean that there’s several thousand other travelers also intent on enjoying their summer without a care in the world, which can make getting…

The Best Reasons To Take A Private Catalina Food Tour

Catalina Island beckons with its charming island vibe, but locals know that Avalon also offers an array of delicious eats and irresistible boozy concoctions. We’ve brought together some of the best of both on our classic food tour, but if you want the experience all to yourselves, we’ve got an option.  Here are several reasons…

29 Things We Want to Drink and Eat on Catalina Island During Leap Year

It doesn’t matter when you want to dine on the island, there’s always something delicious to devour. But since Leap Year only comes every four years, we decided to compile our 29 favorite things to drink and eat on Catalina Island. Places to eat breakfast on Catalina Island It’s no surprise that we love breakfast…

Nine Reasons a Food Tour on Catalina is a Perfect Romantic Gift

It’s always time for romance on the Island of Romance. From moonlight walks along Avalon’s picturesque waterfront to elaborate weddings in the Casino Ballroom, couples have been making Catalina a destination for romance for more than a century. And while Valentine’s Day is the traditional day for love, why limit yourself to just one day…

Catalina Express’ Bloody Mary Can Be Yours at Home

The Catalina Express transports nearly a million guests annually to Avalon and each trip begins with a spiel that includes this familiar sentence, “Make sure to try one of our World-Famous Bloody Marys”. For visitors traveling to Catalina Island, these words signal the start of something exciting – vacation has begun!