Top things to do in Catalina Island, California

Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (582 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 302.50

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Catalina Island’s original custom guided golf cart tour! Explore Avalon through the eyes of a local. With us you will learn about the history of the Island and the lifestyle of its residents. Custom tours of 2 hours will entertain and educate you! Reserve your tour time in advance, limited times and space are offered each day. SOLD OUT? NEED A DIFFERENT TOUR TIME? CALL US!

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Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (537 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 53.00

 

Come aboard Catalina Island's newest semi-submarine, the SS Nautilus, and enjoy a deep sea adventure 1,000 leagues beyond your imagination. The main attraction of this unique vessel allows six feet underwater viewing while staying dry so eager seafarers can get up close and face-to-face with schools of fish anticipating treats fired away from custom designed fish food torpedo buttons. Designed after America's first nuclear powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, the 45-minute journey is the destination itself as our captain and his crew ventures out on an exploratory mission to the undersea gardens of Avalon Bay.

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Catalina Food Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (471 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 154.96

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Dine like a local. Experience Catalina's history, culture & foodie fun with our knowledgeable guides on this delicious 2.5-hour food tour. • Enjoy an all-inclusive experience as you sip, sample & savor Avalon's best. • Encounter the sights, sounds and stories behind our well-known historic landmarks. • Relax by the ocean on Catalina Island's only food & beverage excursion. • Experience 5+ unique tasting locations - meet the people responsible for Avalon's food scene. • Tour is limited to 10 people to ensure a personalized experience.

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Catalina Island 2-Hour Insider Adventure Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (365 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 86.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Spectacular canyons, a scenic coastline, and an unspoiled countryside alive with native plants and wildlife will take your breath away on this two-hour guided eco-land excursion. As you venture ten miles into the rugged interior, you will view the protected side of Catalina Island seldom seen by most visitors. Naturalist onboard enriches experience with wildlife and inside knowledge of the areas visiting during the tour.

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Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (331 reviews)

From $ 155.95

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Descend Catalina Island's Descanso Canyon by zip line, dropping from 600 feet above sea level, including one run that is 1,100-lineal feet long. You will travel close to three-quarters of a mile over five consecutive zip lines. See the world at heights of 300 feet above the canyon floor and at speeds pushing 40 mph.

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Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (278 reviews)

From $ 31.15

 

Rediscover the enchantment of Avalon on this delightful nonstop 50 minute journey along the beachfront, up the hillsides, and through the heart of this friendly and historic town. This tour always receives the highest ratings for customer satisfaction in our visitor surveys. You’ll see picture-perfect views and colorful local attractions as your guide shares interesting Catalina Island history and folklore from the comfort of our passenger vehicle. This seven-and-a-half mile journey provides a comprehensive history of Santa Catalina Island’s only city, Avalon. Don’t forget your camera. 

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Haunted Catalina Walking Ghost Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (139 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 40.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of Catalina. Learn the difference between a spirit or a ghost. Understand why Catalina is so haunted, and why our guide has proof of the other side. This is the only Ghost Tour on Catalina and has been voted one of the Top Ten Ghost Tours in The Country from USA TODAY.

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Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (120 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 295.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

We offer a fun and exciting private tour of Avalon with a professional local guide via a large-capacity luxury golf cart for up to 5 passengers.   Save miles on your feet with the comfort and enjoyment of our fleet. Catch a glimpse of the spectacular bay views without hiking up the hills. See and hear everything Avalon and Catalina Island have to offer in just two hours. This joyride will save you time from getting lost and wasting your precious vacation time.

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Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (107 reviews)

From $ 53.45

 

Come face-to-face with Catalina's abundant marine life on this 45-minute underwater excursion. Cruise five feet below the surface in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin with a live guide suggesting salient points of interest. Every passenger has their own seat and port hole but you are also free to roam around the cabin for other viewpoints.

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Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour  in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (88 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 45.00

 

Discover Avalon’s most iconic landmarks on the Best of Avalon + Scenic Mt. Ada Tour! Ride in comfort aboard our brand-new safari tram, The Eagle, as a knowledgeable naturalist narrates your journey. Highlights include the historic Catalina Casino, the picturesque Lover’s Cove, the elegant Wrigley Mansion, and the stunning views from Mt. Ada. Enjoy a stop at Descanso Beach to take in the island’s natural beauty. This tour offers unforgettable photo opportunities and a unique perspective on Catalina’s rich history and breathtaking scenery. But the adventure doesn't stop there! Along the way, our knowledgeable guide will regale you with fascinating tales of Avalon's storied past, from its Hollywood heyday to its enduring allure as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Learn about the island's unique ecosystem, including its diverse wildlife and conservation efforts that have helped preserve its natural splendor for generations to come.

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Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (70 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out

From $ 32.05

 

We've been taking curious Catalina visitors on journeys of discovery into Lover's Cove Marine Preserve for nearly a century. While the vessels have evolved over the years, the unique experience of being drawn in to an undersea wonderland remains the same. Meet your captain at Float B on the Green Pleasure Pier that extends into Avalon Harbor, directly offshore from Catalina Avenue. Once aboard the MoonStone, you will be able to see the bottom of the sea! You’ll see a variety of colorful fish and other sea life as you cruise through what many consider to be one of the healthiest marine environments in the world.

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Ocean Wonders: Catalina Island's Immersive Movie Experience in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (54 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.95

 

More than 15,000 happy guests and counting! Experience the oceans like never before! This truly unique immersive experience takes you on a thirty minute virtual "scuba dive" through the world's oceans. Our flagship experience and fan favorite. Our debut short film, was shot in nine countries across three oceans and a sea, featuring over forty marine species. This immersive movie lets you virtually dive into Catalina’s kelp forests, encounter giant sea bass, humpback whales, whale sharks, manta rays, bull sharks, schools of fish, playful sea-lions, underwater caves, and more. All footage was filmed underwater in 360 degrees by our team and collaborators, captured on real dives around the world.

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Casino VIP Backstage Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (39 reviews)

From $ 40.04

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Take a trip down memory lane to the days when bands were big and movies were just beginning to talk. The Catalina Casino epitomizes everything glamorous about Santa Catalina Island. You'll see the extraordinary Art Deco murals and a classic 1929 pipe organ inside the Avalon Theatre, which still shows nightly movies on its massive screen. A short film is shown highlighting the history of this iconic building and its Hollywood connection. This tour requires uphill walking inside the casino.

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Avalon City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (37 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 6.99

 

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents of Avalon. Being a local I get asked a lot of questions. Do you live here full time? How expensive is it? What is that large house up on the hill? Why does everyone drive around in golf carts? How can you have a casino that doesn't allow gambling? Along with historians, authors, and other passionate locals, we will walk the streets of Avalon to answer these questions and more. You'll learn the stories behind our town and its famous landmarks from the people who live here. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Skyline Drive: Catalina Inland Tour  in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (28 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out

From $ 78.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This exciting, narrated journey along the scenic Skyline Drive takes you ten miles into Santa Catalina Island’s protected wilderness area. Cruise along Catalina's ridge tops where you will view spectacular vistas, deep canyons, quiet coves, and an endless blue ocean.

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Haunted Catalina EMF Detection Walking Tour - 12 years and older in Catalina Island

Catalina Island , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (15 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of Catalina. Learn the difference between a spirit or a ghost. Understand why Catalina is so haunted, and why our guide has proof of the other side. This is the only Ghost Tour on Catalina and has been voted one of the Top Ten Ghost Tours in The Country from USA TODAY.

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