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Top Things to Do in Catalina Island
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Catalina Island: Avalon Food Tour with Tastings & Historic BarsYou’ll walk Avalon’s colorful streets with a local guide, tasting everything from fresh seafood to nostalgic sweets and cocktails in historic bars. Meet chefs and bartenders who shape Catalina’s food scene as ocean breezes follow you from spot to spot. If you love real stories mixed with good bites and a few laughs, this tour leaves you feeling like you belong here—at least for an afternoon.
Catalina Island Zip Line: 5 Lines, 1,100 Feet & Canyon ViewsYou'll zip across five lines in Descanso Canyon, dropping from 600 feet and hitting speeds near 40 mph, with trained guides managing all equipment and transitions. The tour takes two hours total, includes a safety briefing and liability waiver at check-in, and covers close to three-quarters of a mile across the canyon. You'll need closed-toe shoes, long pants, and to meet height (55"+) and weight (80–240 lbs) requirements — the guides check both at arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want the adrenaline of a long zip line without arranging your own transport or safety gear — the guides handle the equipment and the transitions, so you just clip in and move. The two-hour format fits a half-day itinerary, and the fixed schedule means you know exactly when you'll be done.
Catalina Island: Bison Expedition & Black Jack Mountain OverlookYou ride inland from Catalina's coast to track bison descendants and climb to a Black Jack Mountain overlook with sweeping canyon and ocean views. A driver-guide provides live commentary on the route through Middle Ranch and Cape Canyon. The tour runs daily weather permitting, includes transportation and narration, and takes you away from the typical island itinerary into the actual landscape where these unexpected animals live.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move beyond Catalina's beach scene and see the island's interior landscape and unexpected wildlife in one trip—the fixed route and guide commentary handle both the navigation and the story, leaving you to focus on the terrain and the animals.
Catalina Island: Avalon Ghost Tour with Headphones & Local TalesYou’ll follow a local historian through Avalon's shadowy streets on this haunted Catalina walking tour, using headphones to catch every whispered tale. Expect real ghost stories by historic sites, moments of laughter (and goosebumps), plus time to try your luck snapping your own paranormal photo along the way.
Avalon Walking Tour: Local Audio Guide & Stories AnytimeYou’ll stroll Avalon’s colorful streets with local voices guiding you through stories and secrets most visitors miss. Expect spontaneous moments—like pausing for taffy or catching boat chatter—and insights only residents share. With lifetime access and offline maps included, you can start whenever you feel ready and let curiosity lead the way.
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