Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

Embark on a beachfront pastry adventure with the Santa Monica Donut Tour. Indulge in iconic classics at Randy’s Donuts, savor artisanal delights at Sidecar Doughnuts, and experience the quintessential California treat of churros. Join us for a surprise final stop that promises to be equally fantastic.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 829 Wilshire Blvd - Randy’s Donuts - a classic California donut institution is our first stop.
  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Our second stop on the tour. They have amazing artisanal donuts you have to try.
  • 313 Wilshire Blvd - Papi Churros & Tacos is our third stop on the tour. Aside from the churros, you should also try the birria tacos. Delicious!
  • Santa Monica Pier - We may end the tour here or potentially at nearby donut shop depending on the weather and how far the group wants to walk.
  • Third Street Promenade - We’ll walk through the 3rd street promenade to check out the many shops and restaurants nearby.
What's Included
  • Breakfast included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Introducing our first venture into the sunny golden state of Southern California - the Santa Monica donut tour, an homage to confectionery, seaside enjoyment, and radiant sun. We initiate this expedition at Randy’s Donuts, a renowned Californian establishment known for its ubiquitous presence in TV shows, films, and music videos, particularly its gargantuan and emblematic donut. After sampling some of their exemplary originals, we proceed to Sidecar Doughnuts, the epitome of impressive, craft donuts. Next on our itinerary is a slightly offbeat yet distinctively Californian spot for churros. The final destination may vary depending on the group’s preference or weather conditions, and to keep an element of suspense, we won’t disclose it ahead of time, though rest assured that whatever we select will be fantastic.

  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Location
829 Wilshire Blvd
Wilshire Boulevard
We start at Randy's Donuts (829 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401). Please look for public parking nearby or near the end of the tour (near the Santa Monica pier).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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211eps
Aug 18, 2024
Plenty of delicious donuts made for a wonderful experience - Lovely, varied offering of donuts as well as churros and funnel cake. Our guide Chad was very knowledgeable and friendly and greatly contributed to the experience being so memorable. Overall this is a great way to spend two leisurely hours in the lovely environs of Santa Monica.
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I8797dxcharliec
Aug 17, 2024
Donuts with Chad - We did the tour in Chad. He was super nice/informative he wished me a happy birthday and the donuts were all delicious!!!
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Neondiamonds
Aug 17, 2024
Donuts with Chad!!! - This was so fun and Chad was so sweet and knowledgeable I would def do this again. I wanna do this again with friends and family!!!
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Indiaf439
Aug 15, 2024
Chad is the best! - Chad made the whole tour amazing! The donuts were delicious and he was very informed. Loved every second of it and would try the other citiez
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Nomad29581910756
Aug 7, 2024
Fun, casual and as great way to spend 2 hours - Fun and informative about more than just donuts. We had a great time with Chad. Found a new favorite donut - The Butter Crumb from Randy’s.
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Melissat126
Jul 19, 2024
Delicious and fun! - Chad was great! We had so much fun on our tour and the treats were delicious! We had options for our last stop, and were able to end in the promenade to continue our day shopping.
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Jackietreehorn24
Jul 11, 2024
Fantastic Donut Adventure with Chad - This tour was a blast, thanks to our amazing tour guide, Chad. From the moment my family and I met him, Chad's enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Santa Monica's donut scene were evident. He not only took us to some hidden gem donut shops but also shared fascinating stories about the area. Chad's friendly and engaging personality made the tour enjoyable for everyone. He ensured we all felt included and even tailored some parts of the tour to our individual interests. The donuts were, of course, delicious, but Chad's expertise and passion for his job truly elevated the experience. If you're a donut lover or just looking for a fun and unique way to explore Santa Monica, I highly recommend this tour.
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165gretchenb
Apr 28, 2024
This is must do - The donut tour was so much fun. Deb, our tour guide was amazing. She was very passionate about donuts and Seattle. The donuts were amazing and I’m so happy my husband and I did this tour. I would definitely recommend doing this if you wanted to try something new, eat amazing donuts and learn a bit of history of Seattle.
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Lynnae_d
Apr 23, 2024
Donuts did not disappoint! - Libby was a great tour guide! The donuts were delicious and we had an added bonus of churros & ice cream too! Would definitely recommend this tour.
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469tabithap
Apr 21, 2024
Ask for Dupree! - My husband and I took a tour with Dupree and he was AMAZING! We really enjoyed our interactions with him. The 2 donut places on the route were delicious! We are pretty particular with the donuts that we like considering this is our 5th tour but both donuts had good texture and flavor! We also went to a churro place and an ice cream place (there was a donut ice cream). Overall, we were incredibly happy with it!
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