Santa Monica Holiday Donut & Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Start at the iconic Randy's Donuts
- Gourmet holiday donuts
- Churros with dipping sauces
- Finish at McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Full description
Next, we’ll head to a chic bakery that takes donuts to a whole new level, especially during the holiday season. Here, gourmet ingredients and bold, festive flavors come together in beautifully crafted treats. As you indulge, we’ll explore Santa Monica’s rise as a culinary hotspot, where creativity meets coastal charm, now wrapped in seasonal spirit.
From there, we’ll stop at a vibrant eatery known for its Mexican-inspired sweets, where warm, freshly made churros are paired with rich, decadent dipping sauces. With a holiday twist on these comforting treats, we’ll also dive into Santa Monica’s cultural diversity and the many influences that shape its food scene.
Our final stop takes us to the renowned McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, where even the colder season doesn’t stop the fun. With seasonal flavors and classic favorites, it’s the perfect sweet ending. As you enjoy your treat, we’ll share stories of the Santa Monica Pier, beautifully lit for the holidays, and its journey from a seaside retreat to a world-famous landmark.
This holiday tour blends sweet indulgence, coastal charm, and festive flair into a memorable and delicious way to experience Santa Monica.
Included / Excluded
- Local guide
- Donut and sweet treat tastings at each stop
- History of the area
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Underground Donut Tour - Santa Monica, 829 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Numerous stops at local bakeries, restaurants, and dessert shops
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Tour ends at a different location than where it starts.
- About 2 hours and 1 mile of walking.
- Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions when booking.
Know before you go
- Numerous stops at local bakeries, restaurants, and dessert shops
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Tour ends at a different location than where it starts.
- About 2 hours and 1 mile of walking.
- Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions when booking.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour was quite long and it was difficult to keep the kids engaged. The donut store was the best stop where we got to choose a donut. At the rest of the stops the food items were pre ordered and we didn’t get a choice which was a bit disappointing. I was also unhappy that the tour ended at a different location to the starting point - we were handed a map and had to find our own way back. Having never been to Cork before, this wasn’t particularly easy and we had to run to catch our train back to Cobh.
It was a pleasant tour our guides new the area very well
Kat was a great guide. The donuts were delicious and she also included a lot of history of Toronto. The walk was an easy pace and gave us time to prepare for the next round. She provided us with other places to taste Toronto food and there was time to grab some of that food too. We loved the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Toronto!