Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, Santa Monica

Embark on a guided tour dedicated to Santa Monica's donuts. Learn about California donut culture and the innovators who shaped it, and savor the iconic flavors of Santa Monica donuts. Begin your tour at Randy’s Donuts, famed for their iconic giant donut. Taste some classic donuts before continuing to Sidecar Doughnuts. Here, indulge in artisanal donuts and admire the variety of meticulously decorated donuts. As you walk, your guide will provide insightful commentary about donuts and their cultural impact in California. Make a small detour to try the perfect Californian churro, before heading to your final stop. The last stop on the route is a surprise and may change based on the group or the weather.

Donut culture has a deep history in California and we owe much to the early innovators and pioneers when it comes to California donuts. On this tour, we’ll take you the heart of West Hollywood and showcase all the best donuts around. Our tour begins at an unexpected donut shop, fōnuts, where they bake all their donuts on a daily basis. Baked and never friend gives their donuts a light and healthy flair that you’re going to love. From there, we’ll take a quick walk towards Television City and the home of CBS where we’ll check out our second stop where they make their artisan donuts on a daily basis. The flavors here change weekly and are absolutely amazing. Across the street from our second stop is really the main showcase of the tour, the Original Farmers Market. Here we’ll sample a number of different treats including donuts and other goodies, depending on your tours’ preferences and the weather. We try and change up what we offer seasonally to give you the best experience.