Amazing! I love all the information about locals that Carla & Linda offer. They are great conversationalists, foodies and just lovely friendly people. The group dynamic is fantastic and you really get a nice diverse array of local flavors, history and plenty of time to savor. There was quite an impressive array of food so be sure to go hungry!!! I highly recommend this to locals and visitors as something to do solo, as a fun date (even a first date!), or as a group. I went alone and had a wonderful time! The group is an intimate size of around 8-12 or so and there is something for everyone. If you have a limited diet of being gluten free, vegan or a lot of food allergies this might not be for you, but if you like a wide array of specially prepared gourmet dishes... be sure to book a tour!! You will not regret it!! read more

Amazing food tour with many historical places of interest pointed out along the way. Delicious food with even better company as Carla and Linda along with each restaurant provided us with a phenomenal experience. Our tour of North Oceanside included Banana Dang, Allmine Pizza, Toasted, 333 Pacific and 1022 Gelato. We enthusiastically recommend booking a tour with Carla and Linda as you will not be disappointed! read more

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Linda is such a wealth of information about the local Vista restaurant scene! The restaurants were amazing and they were all ready for our group as soon as we arrived. Great birthday party idea! read more

Carla and Linda's food tour was a blast and full of historical facts and local eateries in Oceanside. A variety of cuisines and they were able to accommodate a bunch of random dietary restrictions amoung a group of 20! I would definitely do this again. read more

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We had a spectacular time on the Oceanside Swell Plates food tour! The food was delicious and we learned a little about Oceanside history. I highly recommend this tour, laid back and local! read more

Professional & Accommodating!!! Walking Food Tour was Pire Awesome Sauce!! Thank you Linda!!!. Food selections were amazing and since we were celebrating a birthday everyone was super kind. So much great food and so many sights to see in this historic and angelic town. Such a chill vibe here and to have a foodie experience such as Linda provided....we were OVERJOYED!!! XOXO read more

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Great tour. Food at restaurants was really good. Nice choices in restaurants and the order of the restaurants was good. Clara was very nice. I plan on joining their other tours. read more

Was able to tour North Oside with Carla and Linda and a few friends. Everything was well-planned out, the food was deeelish (even accommodated for gluten free yeah!) and learning some history about the area was fun! Planning to do another tour soon!! Yes, sign up; you'll love it! read more

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This is a great experience whether visiting Oceanside or living in Oceanside. We learned a lot. Linda, our guide was fun and knowledable. Go hungry as there is a lot of delicious food on this tour. Highly recommend. read more

Words cannot express the fun we had yesterday. It was truly an adventure filled with love and passion by Linda and Carla. Our group was 13, which was big, however, it felt small and intimate. The restaurants we visited were locally owned and we got to meet the owners and chefs! How fun! Our taste buds were tickled by outstanding treats from each of the 5 restaurants. HIGHLY recommended! We were so full when we were done and the people on our tour were so fun! DO THIS!! Banana Dang Banana oat milk latte Ryes and Grind Corned beef Ruben Flying pig Panko crusted durok pork chop with beet purée, pickled onions and Serrano and micro greens Orfila winery Flatbreads: mushroom, prosciutto, chicken pesto Allmine Butcher block pizza Verde pizza read more

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What a great day! For our holiday party we decided to get out and explore Oceanside on a walking food tour and Carla and Linda exceeded our expectations. Their knowledge of Oceanside made the day interesting and educational and they clearly know where to go because the restaurants they took us to were all wonderful. Thank you for making our day special! read more

We had such a great time on the South Oceanside tour! Great food, information, and company! We got to try Privateer Pizza, PCH Bar & Grill, Heritage BBQ, and Little Fox ice cream. The pacing and ease of everything were great, and we couldn't have had better guides. Recommend! read more

Carla & Linda's Walking Tour or it's alter ego: shoesandchews really should be called Substance & Soul because you get lots of food for your body and fuel for your soul! Went on a 3-hour walking/food tour of Oceanside with these lovely ladies last week and we learned so much about this up and coming beachside town. We officially visited a total of four (4) different restaurants: Ofelia; Switchboard, Petite Madeline & Benitos (not in order!) and even had a nice little surprise/treat at Banana Dang. (Note that they have different tours and their tours change, so don't be surprise if you go to other sites-- the City is definitely growing and there's so much to do!) The food was delicious and portions were hearty! Appreciated the Chefs' intros to all their dishes and history behind the places-- Thank you owners/chefs for your hospitality! Don't want to spoil all the fun, but we also got to stop by some neat cultural/art hotspots around town and even saw an [extended] family of ducks climbing out of their nests-- it really was a clown car! BTW: The reviews are true- they do know everyone! :-) which is great because you know you're getting the real-deal with Carla & Linda. They do love their town, the people and want their guests to enjoy their visit too and they manage to do just that and more in just 3-hours! This truly was a all-encompassing tour with knowledgeable guides, good food and history. Can't wait to try their other ventures! read more

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Carla and Linda are amazing. So knowledgeable about the history of Oceanside. Incredible tour amazing food. If you haven't booked yet just do it!!! read more

What an amazing time exploring Oceanside and it's food scene! Carla & Linda gave us a wonderful time providing history and landmarks as we were guided along from one restaurant to the next. The pace was not rushed and was comfortable allowing us to enjoy the scene and our nibbles and drinks at each establishment. I definitely plan on booking more tours with them in the future. read more

wonderful Hosts and lots of Great information! exploration of casual dining spots in s Oceanside And recommmendations for other places to visit. read more

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What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! I've taken the tour twice with friends, most of the restaurants were difference the second time which opened us up to new adventures. Linda and Carla give background info in teach place visited and historic info along the way. There are additional stops that show off all the great options in Oceanside. This tour is great for visitors AND us locals. Don't miss out on this gem of a tour! read more

So fun, so tasty, so informative!! Book this tour A.S.A.P. My husband and I have been on this tour twice and can't say enough good things. Do it!!! read more

Linda and Carla are the kindest sweetest gals ever! Man did they pack full the city of Oceanside with history and flavors! Totally worth it! I look forward to going back and trying the places on our tour! Thanks so much for the walk and talk, the lessons, info and passion you have for our local city! read more

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Had a great time, very informative and super easy !!! No chaos - I appreciate that!! Would definitely do again!! read more

We wanted to thank you for the wonderful time and for all the local food delights on our tour. Should you ever find yourself in Oceanside CA, Carla and Linda's walking food tour in a must do! Keep up the great work! read more

I have lived in Oceanside 19 years and knew nothing about the beautiful history of our beautiful downtown! Linda and Carla were absolutely amazing Host and Tour Guides! The remarkable attention to details and the warm hello's from people on the street were added signs of Linda and Carla's presence in the community. This was such a fantastic way to taste severe restaurants and enjoy conversations with friends old and new. This will be at the top of my bucket list for future guests and for team building with my work family! Thank you for a Wonderful Experience!!! read more

Great experience food tasting in Oceanside. Carla and Linda value their community and the restaurants that have made Oceanside what it is today. Food was amazing, service was great and Carla and Linda were awesome guides. I would highly recommend doing this for a fun day of a small taste of Oceanside with good people. read more

We had an amazing time with Carla and Linda on their walking food tour. From the moment we met and started it was a fun experience. The different places they took us to were all Great. We felt like we were introduced to a new town in a really unique and fun way! We will be back with friends :-) I highly recommend this experience! Lots of Great Food & drinks, fun and a bit of history too! read more

Perfect opportunity to hear about the history of downtown Oceanside & try some amazing food from local venues! Highly recommend!!

Had an excellent day celebrating my Bday with these ladies! Pace was not too slow and not too fast. VIP treatment at each location-no waiting for seats. Loved the education on history of locations and insight into family owned local businesses. Food was delicious and the perfect amount for lunch. Beautiful views. Definitely going to take a few more friends and do this again to try another route. read more

I've lived in O'side for almost a decade and you think you know your city... but this tour showed me a surprisingly vibrant foodie scene in Oceanside that I wasn't fully aware of. Of course all of the food we tried was excellent and we were given the opportunity to briefly interact with some of the really talented chefs. But just as importantly, we learned a lot of interesting stuff about Oceanside from Carla, who is clearly very passionate about supporting local businesses and brings such great positive energy to the tour. And we met some really nice people too! Just a wonderful experience all around. read more

Our group had a great time on the South O tour! It was fun hearing stories about the businesses along the way and tried some excellent food too! Carla and Linda are a great team too! read more

Carla and Linda are friendly, fun, and they know everything about Oceanside and the best places for food there. After the tour we walked around and spoke with other vendors in the area and they also had wonderful things to say about Carla and Linda. The service is brilliant and what a great idea for a business. We highly recommend that you try it. read more

Carla and Linda were the best foodie guides ever! They know historical information about the buildings, the owners, and the town. They also knew almost everyone. They introduced us to anyone we meet here and there and suggested great places to eat after the tour (which we did) because they know their food. They are also great supporters of their town and it shows. They have great enthusiasm and passion for what they do. They made us feel like family after 5 minutes. There was never a moment of silence amongst us. Also the food at the 4 location was phenomenal! It was like a 4 course dinner! Thank you so much for all the hospitality and kindness you showed us. Stephanie read more

We had so much fun on Carla and Linda's Walking Food Tour! I am someone that loves trying to new places and food, this is the best way to adventure around town and try new things! We are local here in Oceanside and on this tour we learned so many new things about our town and tried some new places we haven't been! The food and service at each place was fantastic! I highly recommend booking yourself a tour! We did the South O tour and I can't wait to book the North O tour when we have friends and family in town! So Yummy! read more

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We had an amazing time; Carla and Linda were great hosts and had extensive knowledge of the local eateries and the history of oceanside. The restaurants we visited were all delicious and locally owned. I definitely plan to do this again with friends and family! We Highly recommend it ! read more

The walking food tour was such a marvelous experience!! I haven't been to many restaurants in Oceanside so this was an eye-opening experience!! We tasted so many wonderful dishes and Linda is so knowledgeable about the transformation of downtown Oceanside into a trendy happening destination for delicious food and drinks!! We'll be back to experience more of what Oside has to offer!! read more

Great, informative food tour! Awesome way to be reintroduced to the food scene in and around Oceanside!

If you're looking for a fun and filling afternoon, take this tour. Carla and Linda are very friendly and take time getting to know everyone on the tour. The food is delicious, creative, and different at every restaurant. Even my selective eater ate at every stop and enjoyed it. We had a great time and will go on another of Carla and Linda's tours. read more

What a great tour! Despite living here part time for many years, there was so much I learned. Carla and Linda work hard to make sure the tour is the best. Love their admiration for Oceanside, their knowledge of its history and their connection to the local chefs and proprietors. Loved that they introduced me to new great restaurants and gave me the back story on others. Will definitely take friends and family in the future! read more

Linda did an amazing job. She knows so much about Oceanside. She has great relationships with restaurants so we had items "off menu". She us very good at planning the tour and will take any allergies in to account. Highly rec! read more

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Fun and informative! Learned a lot of local history from Carla and Linda even after having lived here for 23 years. These ladies have the inside scoop on the area and a great rapport with all the venues. My lovely date and I chose the Heart of OSide tour, which gives you Bagby Beer, Masters, Local Tap House, and Flying Pig. Bagby includes an "insider" tour of their casks and brewing system. It was pouring down rain, a rarity here, and we had Carla and Linda all to ourselves! They brought a large backpack for carry-outs since they knew all the offerings would be more than could be eaten in the time allotted. At two or three of the places, diners within earshot got excited at the concept of a food tour and peppered us with questions -- word of mouth advertising! Book with Carla and Linda now and thank me later! read more

Linda gave us a great food tour and some history of Oceanside along the way. We had chicken and waffles (our fav) at The Switchboard, freshly made lasagna at Allmine, flatbread at Orfila and a delicious bread pudding at The Flying Pig. We left stuffed and happy! Great day of food and Oceanside knowledge, a fun way to explore a town we didn't know much about. Will be back to eat my way through Oceanside and I will be bringing more friends to the walking tour when they are in town. Thanks, Linda! read more

So fun! Being from our of town we wanted to see the sights & enjoy the town of Oceanside. On the "Walking Food Tour" we did both plus got to meet some fun new people. Linda had all the tables reserved even on a busy spring break Saturday afternoon! The food was amazing & even accommodated for my mom who is gluten-free. The beer was unique to each place which my husband liked. These girls went above & beyond to make sure everyone had a good time. So glad we took this tour! I would highly recommend it! read more

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