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!

Our company scheduled the Venice Food Tour as a group bonding activity on our company retreat. We…read morewere told the tour would go on rain or shine, and sure enough, it was raining. Totally not the guide's fault, but there was a bit of huddling under awnings and leaping over puddles throughout the evening. Also, there were times we wished that the guides waited to tell stories when we were inside, instead of standing in the weather. We were a big group and they split us into two - we started in different places and met up halfway through. Several members of our group had food allergies. The best part of the evening was the diligence our guide took making sure he accommodated the special diet needs, including some bizarre allergies. There were no slip ups or mix ups, and there was a couple of things everyone could eat at each place. The stories we did hear were very interesting, although it was really limited to a couple of anecdotes here and there. There was more socializing and sampling than touring and learning the area's culinary history, which was fine. We felt like the delivery could have been more engaging and the tour more interactive but overall it was really enjoyable. Good variety of different restaurants, and this was one of the only tours we could find that could do an evening slot instead of just daytime. Food was pre-ordered, and all the choices were really good. A great way to learn about the area and try a lot of different things, while spending quality time with groupmates.

Our trip was wonderful. Scarlet C. was fantastic. She took us around in the pouring rain…read more The food was wonderful, and her guided tour of the city was really a joy.

Zack and Candace are wonderful hosts for this walking foodie tour! They are both knowledgable of…read morethe food as well as the City of Santa Monica. I don't want to give away too much but all of the food that we ate was superb! My personal favorite was the octopus at "The Lobster" while others thought the bacon wrapped figs at Bar Pinxto were the winner. Whichever you think wins over your tastebuds you are sure to eat several delicious bites on this tour. Since I went on the tour I have revisited 4 out of the 5 restaurants again, the 5th I just haven't gotten back to....but I will. Thank you Zack and Candice! Keep up the phenomenal work that you are doing with your tours.

Seriously..... What an experience. We opted for the personalized tour (VIP). We made it through 7+…read morerestaurants. Shared the best off the menu from each stop. Best way to try all the best that Santa Monica had to offer in one night. Pure heaven. I highly recommend this to everybody.

Jack was our gondolier on a Saturday afternoon . Really fun time to spend on the water . Jack knew…read morea lot about several homes in the marina . Highly recommend gondola getaway for a relaxing afternoon . We brought a bottle of champagne to enjoy our voyage .

Hubby booked a gondola through this company 30 years ago as a surprise for our 1st date. We never…read moremade it because back then I got seasick easily and didn't want to risk it. Fast forward...I now have sealegs (which you don't need) so I booked a gondola to see the Naples Christmas lights to get a different view. The weekend before, friends and I walked the canal after the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, so you can imagine the crowds of people going to see the Naples lights. The gondola is a much better way to see the lights. Booking online was simple. I received a confirmation email and in the email was what to expect. If you bring beverages, they provide a cooler/ice bucket with ice and cups. Connor was our gondolier and he was an absolute champ. He paddled through the canal so quickly that we had more time left on our cruise, so he took us out to the bay which was deserted, but peaceful. We had such a great time thanks to Connor! I highly recommend Gondola Getaway. Their staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. It's well worth the $267.50 (pre tip).

I found Boat & Bottle when looking for a memorable experience to take my wife on for our first…read moreValentine's Day as a married couple, and I am very glad I did. Captain Sebastian was super friendly and a fantastic communicator, making sure we had all the information we needed to make it to the launch ramp on time (directions, parking, etc.). We got lucky and caught a SpaceX launch from the boat, which was surreal to see. We opted for the V-day package which included flowers, chocolates, and balloons and really added to the ambience. Overall it was a magical night, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique date night.

I booked a boat and bottle for my sister's birthday. Captain Sebastian was kind, communicative, and…read morean all around amazing host! We will definitely be booking again!!

The Japan Tour Company is an excellent way to discover all that Japan has to offer, whether you are…read morevisiting for the first time or the tenth time. It's a great way to experience Japan's rich history, culture, and traditions and offers a range of tours that cater to all interests and needs. Also, I like the flexibility that you can request for a tailored itinerary based on your interests, schedule, and budget. You're not stuck in a specific tour throughout your visit! tldr; Its been a fire trip

Took a guided tour through a portion of Japan with Nathan and The Japan Tour Company. Was the…read moreeasiest trip out of the country I've ever taken because Nathan did all the work for us. He arranged flights, visas, lodgings, transportation, and itinerary. We stuck to the itinerary pretty closely, but had more than enough time at each location to explore and take it all in. We also had the option to be spontaneous and change things and veer off on our own whenever so desired. One of the best parts of touring through Japan was the exploration of Japanese food. It was mind blowing how good it was. Nathan has a serious adventure for the cuisine and his love of it was infections, had us all trying everything under the sun and loving the experience. My biggest sightseeing highlight was the boat ride to and tour of the island of Miyajima. Miyajima is a sacred island that promotes calmness and serenity, and wild deer that want to eat everything in your hands if that's your thing. Highly recommend booking a tour with Nathan and The Japan Tour Company. It was completely stress free to have someone handling all the necessary items for a successful trip, we were able to just tune out of the details and enjoy the experience of being in a foreign country. If Japan is on your bucket list, definitely go, you won't regret it.

This was my first time at the Travel & Adventure show and I thought it was well organized and had a…read morelot of interesting exhibitors. The website had all the information you need on where to park, who the exhibitors would be, etc. We arrived right when it opened at 10 AM, so it wasn't very crowded for the first hour or so. By the time we left a couple hours later, it had started getting pretty crowded. There were several stages around the perimeter, with a variety of cultural shows, music, even Phil from Better Feed Phil giving a talk. They were booths from just about every country you could possibly want to go to, sharing brochures and information on the culture, tours, etc. Several of the booths had giveaways with prizes you could register for, including free trips. Fingers crossed I won one of them! You could sign up on the spot for various cruises and receive a discount. I would definitely attend again.

Wow! I had such a fantastic time here! Great exhibitors, my husband and I had received so many…read moreamazing travel tips and learned of new places to visit. As for us, we love traveling to Japan and after being there twice already, we learned of more places to visit while there next time! We also love to visit China (Shanghai), and received great information from their booth. My favorite part here (if you are a fan), Hello Kitty was there!!! Actually she was here to promote Sanrio Puroland and Harmony Land. There were great entertainment here also and great interactive experiences too. We loved it.

My grandkids enjoy the art and crafts of the sheep and love all the animals, plants, big trees and…read morespecially all the houses.. Everyone was very friendly to us The restroom was very clean.

A historical landmark, close & free to visit…read more Originally part of the ancestral village of Povuun'nga, the traditional place of origin of the native Gabrielino-Tongva people of the Los Angeles Basin, named Rancho Los Alamitos when the land was conceded to Manuel Nieto, and finally to Fred & Florence Bixby, whose children donated the family ranch to the City of Long Beach in 1968. To enter, visitors proceed to the Bixby Hill residential security gate at the intersection of East Anaheim Road and Palo Verde Avenue. Entrance is strictly at 1pm, as the guard will not allow entrance prior to that. Operating hours are 1pm - 5pm Wed - Sun. Initial visit, the barn area w/ the livestock was closed off due to a water main break. Tours of the Adobe Ranch is via a docent-led tour, which can be made at the Rancho Center. No photography is permitted. Tom was the docent, and he was quite knowledgeable of the history of Rancho Los Alamitos, allowing passage into each room on the first floor. Second floor was closed to visitors. My favorite room was the kitchen, as I marveled at the various appliances, such as the still operational refrigerator, with the condenser on top, instead of bottom. Also, the heavy, built to last stove, which probably served a countless number of meals for the family & staff working the ranch. There were a few objects which were available to touch, such as an early proto version of a View-Master. The cherry on top of the Adobe Ranch visit was pulling the rope attached to the dinner bell, signifying everyone to "come & get it!". The handsome, well-maintained garden landscape surrounding the property provides natural beauty & plenty of photo opportunities. Second visit was more fun, as the barn & livestock areas were open to the public, again! Preston, a magnificent Shire horse, towers over almost all visitors, and stuns with his majestic beauty. In the world record books, a Shire horse named Sampson is the largest recorded horse ever, at 7' 2.5" tall & 3,360 lbs. Not to be outdone, Fred the donkey bombastically greets people with his hee-haws. A few rescue horses, sheep & a coop full of chickens provided plenty of enjoyment. A pleasurable afternoon can be had at Rancho Los Alamitos. Visitors gaze back in time upon a working ranch, experience how things were built to stand the test of time, opposed to planned obsolescence of most machinery & appliances, today. Visiting Preston, Fred & the other animals, alone, is worth the drive. I look forward to coming back & I highly recommend giving Rancho Los Alamitos a visit.