Catalina Island Aerial Adventure: Five Courses in the Trees

Climb and zip through the canopy instead of watching from below

Catalina Island Aerial Adventure is a self-paced obstacle course suspended in a grove of eucalyptus trees at Descanso, where you climb rope ladders, cross balance beams, swing on cables and zip line through five separate courses arranged by difficulty. Five courses let you pick the challenge level that fits your ability. A live guide leads the activity and all taxes and fees are included.

The experience

The course sits just a short walk from Descanso Beach Club but feels like deep forest. You move through your own pace across rope ladders, log bridges, balance beams and zip lines strung between towering eucalyptus. Five separate courses (two beginner, two intermediate, one advanced) mean you can start at the level that matches your fitness and build up, or stay at the height that feels right. The whole activity runs about 90 minutes from check-in to finish.

A live guide in English leads the group and manages safety throughout. You'll hike short distances between obstacles, ascend and descend stairs, and need moderate mobility and strength to move through the course. Close-toed athletic shoes are required. The operator has a limited number to rent if you don't have your own. Check-in happens 20 minutes before your start time and includes a waiver you'll sign, plus a weight and height check: participants must weigh between 50 and 270 pounds and stand at least 55 inches tall.

Children from age 7 can participate. Kids ages 7 to 9 must be accompanied by an adult climber who acts as their guardian on the course. Public transportation reaches the site, and lockers store gear and belongings you don't need during the activity.

What’s included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges.
• a live guide in English throughout the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 12:00 and 13:00

AgesAdult (12 to 54 years) · Senior (55 and older) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Santa Catalina Island Company

Is this one for you?The live guide leads in English, so you follow the same instructions and safety briefing as the rest of the group. This works for anyone comfortable moving through obstacles at their own pace with verbal guidance and no translation needed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What does a typical run through the course feel like physically?

You climb, balance, swing and zip through suspended obstacles in the trees. The activity involves hiking short distances, climbing stairs, and moving across bridges and ladders at various heights. A moderate level of fitness and strength is needed to complete the course safely.

Can I choose how difficult the obstacles are?

Yes. Five separate courses let you pick your level: two beginner courses, two intermediate and one advanced. You move at your own pace and can stay on the level that suits you.

What do I need to wear and bring?

Close-toed athletic shoes are required. The operator rents a limited number if you don't have your own. Wear long shorts or pants, secure long hair with a tie, and remove dangling earrings. Leave unnecessary items in the lockers provided at check-in.

What happens during check-in?

Check-in starts 20 minutes before your scheduled time. You'll sign a waiver acknowledging the risks, be weighed and measured to confirm you meet the requirements (50–270 lbs, at least 55 inches tall), and store any gear you won't need in a locker.