Everyone seems to realize that it is difficult to plan a short and intensive itinerary in Los Angeles, but we still have another way for foodies and carefully selected six food tours that gather for eating, drinking, and fun. From Vietnamese cuisine in Little Saigon to farmhouses and even Ojai's wineries, these places are less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles. Eating is fun and there is little traffic jam.
Funk Zone in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is definitely one of the best choices for foodies. In a limited time of the day, you can focus your energy on a few blocksart Gallery.restaurant.ShopAnd the old warehousewinery.
Eat and drink guide:
Lucky Penny's lunch: pizza, fresh salad and amazing cold brew coffee.
Snacks at The Lark: Deviled Eggs with Crispy Italian Bacon, Lettuce Leaf Roll Dungeness Crab Meat and Traditional Dumplings.
Dinner at Les Marchands: smoked mussels, cheese platter and wine tasting.
Cutler's Artisan Spirits: Whiskey
Figueroa Mountain: Beer
Ricardo Zarate's Blue Tavern: Peruvian gourmet feast (in the lobby on the first floor of Hotel Indigo)
Play Guide:
Take advantage of more wine as you stroll between the neighborhoods. Half of the tasting rooms in more than 10 wineries are on Santa Barbara's "Wine Road", which is expanding into the city.
Travel guide:
The fact that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner stops in the Fink area means you can go sightseeing all day long. If it's self-driving, Santa Barbara is about 90 miles from Los Angeles, which can take 90 minutes to two hours, depending on the starting point and time period.
Little Saigon
Near Los Angeles, there are little Tokyo, Koreatown, and Chinatown in San Gabriel Valley, but there is no authentic Vietnamese cuisine. However, near Westminster in Orange County, we can taste the authenticVietnamese taste, Feel the cultural atmosphere of Vietnam, and listen to the voice of Vietnam.
Eat and drink guide:
As the largest Vietnamese population gathering place outside Vietnam, the choices are naturally diverse, but as food, we should look for the bestPho, VietnamAs a goal.
Pho Nguyen Hue: Volkswagen Pho
Com Ga Nam An: Chicken Pho
Brodard Chateau: Pork Spring Rolls
Le Croissant Dore (Mexico-Western merger): croissant, French pastry, beef stew
Banh Mi Che Cali: Vietnamese sandwich
Play Guide:
When you're full, you can go to the Asian Garden Mall.Jewelry Shop和Handicraft store shoppingOr visit itfood courtLooking for snacks.
Travel guide:
Find a day with smooth traffic and you can drive to Westminster in less than an hour.
Jolly Oyster
Nothing better than shelling on the beachOysterIt's fresher. Jolly oysters are served at Ventura's San Buenaventura State Beach ParkDIY "Shelled" Oyster Sauce . This is a rare place to go to Santa Barbara or return. It could even be a separate trip by itself.
Eat and drink guide:
After ordering the oysters, you can choose to remove the shells yourself or simply place them on the grill and grill them in the park. If you don't have the tools and seasonings for grilling, you can buy almost everything there, including oyster knives, chili sauce and charcoal for grilling. If you don't know how to remove the shell, the staff there will guide you. The oysters here come from the oyster farms of Baja and Pacific Jolly oysters, which are large and contain a certain amount of salt, which is exactly the same asLime juice.chili sauceAnd mix a littleThai pepper osmanthus(You can pick it up next.) On weekends, a truck offers CreoleGrilled oysters.Fried oyster和Oyster Tortilla.
Play Guide:
When you have paid the park entrance fee, enjoy the beach and the sea on the beach.
Travel guide:
Ventura's San Buenaventura State Park is about 65 miles from Los Angeles, so choose a good time to drive there.
Ojai
Beautiful enclaves are hidden in the valleys of Ventura County, a haven for artists, wizards, spa devotees, golf enthusiasts, hikers, nature enthusiasts and even those who love the dreamy fairy oranges. There are citrus everywhere, its fragrance is so intoxicating in spring; summerLavender fieldAlso beautiful scenery. For more information, please check out the team'California Lavender Festival Viewing Guide".
Eat and drink guide:
Knead: Big egg sandwich with wild arugula and cheese, fresh puff pastry and delicious coffee.
Boccali (Italian restaurant hidden in orange trees by the road): pizza and strawberry shortcake.
Azu: Cocktail mixed with orange juice.
Ojai Olive Oil: Olive Oil Sample
Ojai Vineyard: Local Winery Tasting
Play Guide:
Climb to the top of the Meditation Mount overlooking the valley and enjoy the sea breeze washing the soul. Do not missFarm tradePeriods, including Friend's Ranch, where you will encounter the most delicious local honey. The weekly downtown farmers' market is open on Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.
Travel guide:
It's more than 80 miles from Los Angeles and takes about 90 minutes.
Santa Ynez Valley
When people talk about the wine world of Santa Barbara, they mostly refer to the hills in the Santa Ynez Valley,vineyard和酿酒 厂. The towns of Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Buellton, Santa Ynez and Danish villages are perfect for wine tasting trips. Pick one or two towns as sightseeing spots.
Eat and drink guide:
Bell St. Farm: Seasonal and Local Cuisine
Full of Life (in Los Alamos): Firewood Pizza
Sides Restaurant (in Los Olivos): Fried Kale and Tacos with Fish
Mattei's Tavern: Deli and Grilled Chicken
The Hitching Post II: Steak and Pork Chops
Mortensen's: Danish Cheese
SY Kitchen: Fresh Pasta
Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn (in Santa Ynez): Cocktail Shrimp and Grilled Lamb Chops
Play Guide:
You will have a chance to tasteVariety of winesSo do n’t forget to ask the winery for a copymap.
Travel guide:
About two hours drive from Los Angeles, 30 to 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara.
Underwood Family Farms
You can buy everything at the farmers marketfruit和蔬菜, But picking your own fruits and vegetables is another matter. This farm in Simi Valley is for a family and everyone who wants to be close to nature. Of course, if you likeRural Farmhouse, You can refer to our'Los Angeles Fruit Picking Route | Orchard Summary".
Eat and drink guide:
The first and foremost is the fruits and vegetables you pick yourself. All fruits and vegetables are priced per pound, and the farmer will provide you with a "harvest calendar" to let you know the ripening season of different fruits and vegetables. For example, in August, you can still pick blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, and everything you can make salads: tomatoes, cucumbers, greens. There is also one nearbyBazaarFor you to pack and take away directly. Custom Melt (in Moorpark) next to it is also suitable for the whole family.sandwichversusGrilled cheese .
Play Guide:
On weekends, there are also tractor tours and performances of stuffed animals, feather animals and four-legged animals on the farm.
Travel guide:
It's less than 50 miles from Los Angeles and about a 60-minute drive.
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