Avalon Private Golf Cart Tour: Local Guide, 2 Hours

Two hours, three viewpoints, and the stories locals actually tell

A private two-hour golf cart tour of Avalon on Catalina Island with a year-round local guide who knows the hidden corners and the sweeping views. You set the pace: stop when the light is right or a street deserves a closer look. Pickup is included. Bottled water comes along.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private golf cart tour of Avalon

• Meet your local guide
• Explore Avalon's scenic streets
• Visit hilltop viewpoints
• See waterfront areas
• Discover hidden corners and streets
• Pause for photos and views
• Hear stories about Avalon
• Conclude tour at convenient location

The experience

The golf cart holds just you and your guide, which means the tour bends to what catches your eye instead of running on a fixed script. You'll see the must-see highlights (the hilltop panoramas, the harbor views, the scenic overlooks), but also the charming streets and hidden corners that most visitors miss. When a moment deserves a pause for photos or just to take it in, you stop. No rushing through a checklist.

Your guide is a year-round local who actually lives here and brings real island stories to the experience: the history of Avalon, how the place works, what the community is like when the cruise ships aren't in. The tone is relaxed and conversational, not rehearsed. You'll learn something, laugh a little, and leave with a sense of the island that goes deeper than a standard tour route.

Pickup is arranged for you, and bottled water is included. The whole thing takes two hours, which leaves the rest of your day on Catalina open for other plans. Guests must be able to step up into the golf cart unassisted. If you're traveling with a child under eight, reach out in advance about a car seat.

What’s included

• Private golf cart transportation.
• bottled water.
• pickup arranged for you.
• a local guide for the full two hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:30

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by The Avalon Tour Company

Is this one for you?The two-hour pace and relaxed stops mean you're not rushing through Avalon. You're actually absorbing it. Choose this if you want a guide who knows the island inside and out but you'd rather not follow a group itinerary or stick to a rigid schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of views and stops does the tour actually include?

The tour covers Avalon's scenic streets, hilltop viewpoints with sweeping panoramas, the waterfront and harbor areas, and the hidden corners many visitors skip. Your guide pauses wherever the light is good or a view is worth lingering over, so the stops are not fixed. They depend on what appeals to you that day.

How does the private cart tour differ from a group tour of Avalon?

A private golf cart means the experience is built around you alone, not a schedule that serves fifteen people. Your guide adjusts the pace and the stops to what interests you, shares personal stories instead of a rehearsed script, and can linger at a viewpoint or take a detour if something catches your attention.

What's included, and what do I need to arrange separately?

Pickup is included, as is bottled water for the ride. Private transportation in the golf cart is part of the tour. Gratuities are not included and are left to your discretion.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very mobile or have joint issues?

The tour involves stepping up into a golf cart unassisted and riding around Avalon's streets and viewpoints. It's suitable for all fitness levels, but you'll need to be able to get in and out of the cart on your own. If you have concerns about spinal injuries, cardiovascular health, or pregnancy, check with the operator before booking.