"One's options in this world are as vast as the horizon, which is technically a circle and thus…read moreinfinitely broad. Yet we must choose each step we take with utmost caution, for the footprints we leave behind are as important as the path we will follow. They're part of the same journey -- our story." ― Lori R. Lopez, Dance Of The Chupacabras What an amazing event this was! OC Meets Napa and Baja, presented by Community Health Center AltaMed, brought primarily Latino-centric restaurants and chefs in Orange County and Latino-owned wineries in Napa and Baja together in a celebration of culture. Proceeds from all the ticket sales went toward supporting the Orange County health services and programs that AltaMed spearheads in underserved communities. When I was Housing Manager for the City of Huntington Beach, I funded Alta Med through the City's CDBG program and am very knowledgable about the great services they provide especially in a country that still has an imperfect and expensive healthcare system. What was cool about this event was actually seeing, meeting and talking to the chefs/winemakers. These are the people who chose their path, who chose their own story. The passion from chefs such as Beto Ygei from 930 Sushi (excellent spicy yellowtail), Carlos Selgado of Taco Maria (wonderful scallop here), Gabbi Patrick (I think they did a scallop dish too), Rogelio Martinez of Casa Oaxaca (so excited was he about his sorbets and ice cream), and winemakers such as Alex, Oscar and Lola Llamas (best wines at event and great people too who invited us to hang out afterwards). This is the type of event that I love to attend and is only second to the San Jose Jazz Festival as favorite yelp events of this kind that I was lucky enough to get tickets from Yelp. Was disappointed in the Baja wines as there was little balance or flavor with those wines, and a lot of rustic smells and astrigent finishes. However given that when traveling the local wines always taste better when you are visiting their area (Cinque Terre was an example of this where the wines are fabulous only when you are outdoors on a patio with a great view eating a sublime pesto dish in Italy), I will visit Baja soon and visit the better wineries on their home turf ;-) Thanks again Yelp for this event! Sidney

I was a lucky winner of VIP tickets ($125 pp) to OC Meets Napa and Baja sponsored by AltaMed. I…read morewas worried about rain but it cleared up right before the event started which led to the vendors scrambling to set up their tents. It was warm and muggy but there was plenty of food and drink for all the guests to enjoy. There were plenty of Napa and Baja wine vendors pouring wine throughout the event along with restaurants from LA, OC, and Baja. Some of my favorite food vendors were Anepalco's Cafe, Taco Maria, Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen, and Deckman's en el Mogor. Wine was definitely plentiful as was the food. There was a wine wheel that you could spin for $20, which went to the Women in Action charity and in turn you won a wine bottle valued anywhere from $40 to $80. I won an $80 bottle of wine. It was pretty awesome. There were tables for all the guests to lounge and mingle at. The event was held at Mission San Juan Capistrano which I had never visited before. We were allowed to walk around the exhibits while the Mission was closed to the public. Pretty cool. Thanks to Yelp OC for the tickets. My +1 and I had a great time.

Beautiful tours and dinner events. Great communication and organization. We had fun! : ) Thank you!read more

We attended a Bluebird Farm dinner hosted by Laguna Tastes & Tours with a very thoughtful and…read moredelicious curated dinner by Chef My Date. We had no idea what to expect. The entire evening was magical. The farm has an interesting story, the food was spectacular, and we were lucky enough to have met some amazing local families. Highly recommend

I had such a great time getting to experience Foodie Crawls!! So easy with Chauffeur…read moretransportation, reservations already done for you, and yummy food ordered! The evening was so fun with not having to worry about anything and just drink, eat and laugh with my friends! I would HIGHLY recommend Foodie Crawls for your next night out!!

From the owner: All-inclusive luxury progressive dining food tasting tours and pairings with chauffeured…read moretransportation. Ticketed tours and private group events available. Starting at $165 per person.

I've been living in Long Beach for years and had no idea how much history was right outside my…read morefront door. This tour taught me so much about my own city and that's saying something from a know it all like me! Haha. And the food! Wow. I was skeptical about the idea of being full by the end of this tour but boy was I wrong. I was the perfect amount of stuffed. The diversity in flavors and locations were so great to experience all in a couple hours while the walking component made my fit bit happy :) Definitely worth a visit if you're in Long Beach for a visit or you've lived here you're whole life! Thanks Layla for the great experience.

Why didn't I do this sooner?! The tour was so much fun! Layla (food guide extraordinaire) has so…read moremuch knowledge about every place we visited. She even shared historical facts about Long Beach. I knew I was in for some treats but the added history was a major bonus! The food portions were generous and delicious! We even had delicious beer & wine pairings with our food! You'll go home with a cute tote that'll definitely come in handy and a bunch of coupons for future visits of the restaurants on the tour!! I can't wait to do this tour again! Pro tip: be prepared to eat... a lot!

Interesting, fun and tasty. Nancy was great leading the tour. Looking forward to doing another one.read more

Loved the K- Town food tour with Nancy. So delicious and included tastes and flavors with which I…read morewasn't familiar. Will definitely go back to the spots we visited. Nancy imparted so much information about the dishes and Korean food traditions we were experiencing -- it was an epicurean delight!

Amazing! I love all the information about locals that Carla & Linda offer. They are great…read moreconversationalists, 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!!

Amazing food tour with many historical places of interest pointed out along the way. Delicious…read morefood 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!

My friend and I enjoyed our tour. Albert took us to us to amazing taco stands. The walking tour was…read morea great way to see the city.

Take a tour with Albert. You won't regret it. Delicious food and conversation. Highly recommend.read more

This Catalina Food Tour is a MUST DO!! Janet is a fun, funny local who has knowledge of Catalina…read morehistory and knows the best places for food and drink. DO NOT EAT OR GET BOOZY BEFORE THIS TOUR! The tour includes a lot of very good food and drinks in the best local spots! This is different from every food tour we've been on because of the amount of food and drinks offered. Everything was so good! It was my husband's birthday and Janet took it upon herself to make a part of the tour a birthday celebration that the group partook in boisterously! This tour is worth every penny! I can't say enough good things about it. I highly recommend you book this tour. Janet will not disappoint!

Went today with Janet. Sooo much fun! Still full and filling tippy!…read more Janet is such a good tour guide and everything went very smoothly. Food and drinks were great! It took forever for us to tender in from our ship. Had to meet at the first stop which was fine. We have never been to Catalina Island and it was a very cute town. Highly recommend the food tour!

This tour is amazing! I went into it not expecting to be completely full from eating since it is a…read more"tasting" of different restaurants. I think some of the reviews seem to miss that and they believe you should walk away full. My group of friends and I decided to actually have lunch at one of the places we were able to taste! They even gave us a discount because we came back after the tour! Yes it is a bit of a walk, but Christa (our guide) had sent out an email the night prior to let us know the best places to park, how much walking we were doing, etc. Overall and amazing tour and am so happy to have something like this nearby! I can not wait to take the tour again and bring a new group of friends!

My family and I got together for the first time in a very long time, and we could not have picked a…read morebetter family activity. The lovely ladies that run Flavors of Newport Beach could not be more more helpful. First, we booked last minute. Second, my sister is heavily pregnant and our guide Christa went out of her way to make sure she offered substitutions for anything my sister could not eat/drink. Our needs were graciously accommodated and that was very much appreciated. Compared to other "food tours", this tour offers less to the gourmand but much more to those that want an insider's guide to Newport Beach. The tour lasted about 4 hours and included stops for food for oatmeal, salt water taffy, ahi tuna nachos, olive oil and vinegar, calamari, and ice cream. In between, leisurely strolling to observe noteworthy Balboa Island homes and historic landmarks. I have lived in the area for 15 years and learned a lot of interesting things about Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula. Christa is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. My out-of-town family raved about Christa and what a wonderful time they had on this tour. Points to me for picking to spend our day with Flavors of Newport Beach!!

My friend chose Best Coast Tours for her wine tasting birthday celebration in Temecula this weekend…read moreand we all had a great time! Our driver/tour guide, Joseph, was awesome. He was so friendly, accommodating, and very knowledgeable... and he let us pick the music (extra points)! We were a group of 9 and did the South OC pickup from San Juan Capistrano. The shuttle van fits a total of 14, so we were joined by another couple and pair of sisters, who thankfully, were really cool people, so it wasn't awkward at all. The shuttle van was very comfortable and Joseph provided waters and snacks, but you can also bring your own if you like. We visited 4 wineries in total, tastings and winery tours were included in the ticket price, and most wineries offer a 10-25% discount on bottle purchases through Best Coast Tours as well. You can even order your lunch in advance, not included in the ticket price, to be delivered during your lunch stop on the tour. We chose that option and enjoyed our lunch seated at a table on the grass listening to live music. Everything was so convenient and we really got lucky with the beautiful weather. Overall it was a great experience, I would definitely recommend Best Coast Tours to anyone from SoCal looking to spend a day out in Temecula without any of the stress of planning and coordinating. The ticket price is very reasonable considering everything that's included. Don't hesitate!

This was well worth it, and I would highly recommend it. Johnathan had great communication, the van…read morewas very clean, and he made it fun and easy for the whole family to enjoy. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. The best tour in SoCal!