LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings
Description
On our Secret Food Tour: Los Angeles, you’ll be taken into the heart of Venice Beach to discover a lively and vibrant neighborhood with a rich foundation and of course, mouth-watering dishes. You'll experience firsthand what happens when great food meets culinary creativity. We'll enter a community that fosters stunning street art, both on the main roads and weaving through the city neighborhoods. Venice Beach is a community that embraces diversity through art, culture, cuisine, and hospitality. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Los Angeles' most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
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A district in the Venice section of Los Angeles, California. The district is noteworthy for its man-made canals built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America plan.
Contemporary title of the outdoor weightlifting platform constructed in Venice, California, a distinct neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles. It is an open playground with a gated area that encloses weightlifting equipment. The second area is a sand box with gymnastic, rope climbing, and acrobatic bars.
Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(352)
Steven was our guide and he was amazing. The food was unbelievable The fish taco place what's amazing. Lots of food at 6 different places.
It was a pleasure having you on the tour. Hearing that you enjoyed it from beginning to end is exactly what we hope for. We'd love to have you join Secret Food Tours again!
Great tour with LOTS of food. We were honestly stuffed by the end of the tour. It was great to try new things and learn a little bit about the area. Highly recommend!
Hidden Gems, surprise walkthrough. Steve was such a great guide! Fun experience!
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. We’re so pleased the day became such an enjoyable part of your time in the city and left you with great memories to take with you. We’d absolutely love to have you join Secret Food Tours again on a future adventure!
Really enjoyed the Venice food on foot tour with Steven. He was a lovely tour guide. The fish tacos were amazing and learnt a lot about the history of Venice beach.
It’s always wonderful hearing that guests left with such positive memories. We’re glad the experience added something enjoyable to your time in the city and stayed with you afterward. Secret Food Tours would happily welcome you back!
Clovis was great and the food was amazing!
Thank you for leaving this thoughtful review. We’re glad the tour gave you something memorable to look back on after your visit. Secret Food Tours would be happy to have you back!
Stephen was a great guide. We had lots of fun on our Venice hidden gems food tour. The stops each had enough food and were so yummy! Lovely little stroll around Benice. Recommend it for locals or tourists- we have lived in LA and have been to LA countless times and ate things we’ve never had!
We appreciate you taking the time to write this. It’s great that the experience highlighted different aspects of the local food culture. Secret Food Tours would be happy to host you again!
Fabulous tour and tour guide. Really is a hidden gem. I would highly recommend. Very entertaining and informative. Something to do that’s off the beaten path. Nice to learn about the city as well as taste some new and tasty food.
This was a great read, thank you. It’s nice when the experience feels straightforward and enjoyable at the same time. We hope to welcome you again through Secret Food Tours!
I’ve taken many food tours in other cities and this was by far the worst experience, it was a complete joke. By the end of the first hour we had only made one stop, because the guide waited on someone who was running late even though her mom kept insisting we start without her. When she finally arrived, we walked about 20 feet next door while the guide waited in line to order full meals! Giant açaí bowls, one for each pairing to share. It was supposed to be a tasting tour and we got full entrees at every location. Which I guess is nice if you’re a high volume eater but I would have so preferred more stops with lighter bites. Fish tacos from the boardwalk? Are you serious? Nasty. There are so many amazing places in Venice but it’s like they didn’t have real partnerships with the businesses so they went to places that would have no line. The guide was trying to call in orders while we were waking to that location! What a rip off, we would have been better off with a post-it note of recommendations to be self guided. Disorganized, half-assed, and disappointing.
Hi Rachel, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Our tours are designed to be thoughtfully curated experiences that highlight the local food scene through a balance of variety, pacing, and storytelling. Many of our guests join us specifically for that mix of discovery and insight, and we regularly hear how much they enjoy exploring neighborhoods in a way that feels both relaxed and engaging. Timing and flow are an important part of any group tour, and while there are moments where small adjustments are needed to keep the group together, the intention is always to maintain a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. We also aim to create a sense of generosity with our portions so guests leave satisfied, though we understand that preferences can vary when it comes to pacing and portion size. Your comments on the overall experience have been noted and will be shared with the team for review. Feedback like yours helps us continue refining how our tours are delivered. We would welcome the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide the kind of experience that so many of our guests have come to value across our tours.
We had a great tour of downtown Venice Beach learning historical facts we didn’t know. My daughter and I enjoyed walking the canals and looking at hearing about the history and looking at the different architecture. The food choices were outstanding with abundant portions so arrive hungry. Our guide told us about upcoming spring/summer art events that we will definitely go back for and revisit. The pace was relaxed and our guide intertwined some interesting Euro info in the tour making it fun. Highly recommend.
We’re glad you took the time to leave this. It’s great that the tour delivered something that felt worthwhile. We’d be happy to welcome you again through Secret Food Tours!
Amazing overview of Venice beach with stops at 6 hidden gems! Bellies full and good times were had!
We appreciate your feedback. It’s great to hear that our tour provided a well-rounded introduction to the local food scene. We hope you can join us again on another Secret Food Tours!
