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Top Things to Do in Catalina Island

We compared all 8 experiences in Catalina Island so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.7 8 experiences from US$ 7 Free cancellation on most experiences
Avalon Private Golf Cart Tour: Local Guide, 2 Hours
Avalon Private Golf Cart Tour: Local Guide, 2 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (641)2hA private guided golf cart tour of Avalon on Catalina Island with a local guide in English or Spanish, covering Pebbly Beach, the Casino building, the pet cemetery, botanical gardens and lookout points over Bell Tower Road. Pickup is included; the tour runs 2 hours and is limited to one group per departure time.Is it for me?At 2 hours, this tour fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day on the island. Choose it if you want a local's perspective on where to go and why, rather than navigating Avalon on your own or joining a larger group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom · per groupUS$ 303View ›
Catalina Island: Avalon Food Tour with Tastings & Historic Bars
Catalina Island: Avalon Food Tour with Tastings & Historic Bars★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (492)2h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 176View ›
Catalina Island Zip Line: 5 Lines, 1,100 Feet & Canyon Views
Catalina Island Zip Line: 5 Lines, 1,100 Feet & Canyon Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (384)2hYou'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.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 156View ›
Avalon scenic bus tour: Historic streets narrated
Avalon scenic bus tour: Historic streets narrated★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (357)50mA 50-minute open-air bus tour of Avalon departs from Island Tour Plaza and circles the town's historic buildings and attractions with live driver narration in English. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels. The route is set, so you step on and listen instead of deciding where to go.Is it for me?This tour works well for small groups or families who want to see Avalon's layout and history without walking the streets themselves. The fixed route and live narration mean you get the town's story in one sitting, which suits travelers with limited time or mobility constraints.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 31View ›
Catalina Island: Bison Expedition & Black Jack Mountain Overlook
Catalina Island: Bison Expedition & Black Jack Mountain Overlook★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (250)2hYou 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.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 110View ›
Catalina Island Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon: 2-Hour Guided
Catalina Island Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon: 2-Hour Guided★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (177)2hA private 2-hour guided tour of Avalon on Catalina Island by luxury golf cart for up to five passengers, with a local guide and all transportation included. You'll see bay views, local landmarks and the island's hidden spots from the cart, stopping to walk and explore at points the guide chooses, learning Catalina's history and current life on the island without the steep walks most visitors face.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Avalon's views and hidden spots without the steep climbs most visitors face—the golf cart and guide handle the route and the hills, leaving you free to look, ask questions and explore at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom · per groupUS$ 295View ›
Catalina Island: Avalon Ghost Tour with Headphones & Local Tales
Catalina Island: Avalon Ghost Tour with Headphones & Local Tales★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (158)1h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
Avalon Walking Tour: Local Audio Guide & Stories Anytime
Avalon Walking Tour: Local Audio Guide & Stories Anytime★★★★★★★★★★ 4.21 (38)1h 25m–2h 50mYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 6.99View ›
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