Catalina Island Los Angeles: Tours & Activities at a glance
- Our pick: SS Nautilus semi-submarine tour: Catalina Island undersea gardens, US$ 64 per person (45m, 4.40★ · 619).
- Top rated: Avalon Private Golf Cart Tour: Local Guide, 2 Hours, US$ 303 per group (2h, 4.93★ · 654).
- Best value: Parasailing in Catalina Island: 800 ft above Avalon Bay, US$ 59 per person (1h, 4.81★ · 67).
Price per person across the 14 options priced per person: US$ 32–US$ 640 (median US$ 73). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 16.
Of the 16 options: 16 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 15 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 2 private and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Catalina Island Los Angeles: Tours & Activities
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
16 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
SS Nautilus semi-submarine tour: Catalina Island undersea gardens Board the SS Nautilus semi-submarine in Avalon for a 45-minute tour of Catalina Island's undersea gardens. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:15 to 16:15 · All ages ★ 4.40 (619 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 64 per person
Avalon Private Golf Cart Tour: Local Guide, 2 Hours Private guided golf cart tour of Avalon with a local guide, visiting Pebbly Beach and the Casino while enjoying pickup and water throughout. Every day · 09:15, 11:30 and 13:45 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.93 (654 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 303 per group
Catalina Island Food Tour in Avalon: 5+ Tastings with Local Guide Catalina Island food tour in Avalon with a local guide, 5+ tastings at historic spots, and cocktails by the harbor: 2.5 hours, maximum 10 people, 21+. Mon–Sat · 11:45 · From age 21 ★ 4.86 (495 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 176 per person
Catalina Island: Bison Expedition & Black Jack Mountain Overlook Catalina Island bison tour with scenic Black Jack Mountain overlook. Includes driver-guide, live commentary, canyon views. Daily departures weather permitting. Every day · 9 start times, 09:30 to 15:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.77 (286 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 110 per person
Catalina Island Zip Line: 5 Lines, 1,100 Feet & Canyon Views Zip line across Descanso Canyon on Catalina Island with five lines dropping 600 feet. Two hours, speeds to 40 mph, trained guides included. Height 55"+, weight 80–240 lbs. Every day · 8 start times, 09:40 to 15:40 · From age 7 ★ 4.87 (396 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 156 per person
Parasailing in Catalina Island: 800 ft above Avalon Bay Parasail 800 feet above Catalina Island's Avalon Bay for 8–10 minutes with tandem or triple flights. Life jackets. Every day · 6 start times, 10:15 to 15:45 · From age 6 ★ 4.81 (67 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Avalon Dolphin & Sea Lion Tour: Small-boat Wildlife Spotting Six-passenger boat tour from Avalon to spot Common Dolphins and sea lions in Catalina Island's coastal waters with an experienced captain. Every day · 10:45, 12:15, 13:45 and 15:15 ★ 4.86 (51 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 74 per person
Catalina Island Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon: 2-Hour Guided Private 2-hour golf cart tour of Avalon on Catalina Island with a local guide and pickup included. Skip the hills and see the bay views. Every day · 08:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.90 (193 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 295 per group
Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour: See Fish Safely Watch schools of colorful fish through the glass floor of a boat cruising Lover's Cove Marine Preserve on Catalina Island. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 ★ 4.53 (96 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 32 per person
Catalina Island Aerial Adventure: Five Courses in the Trees Climb, swing and crawl through suspended obstacles in eucalyptus at Descanso on Catalina Island. Five self-guided courses from beginner to advanced. Sat · 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.75 (55 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 73 per person
Parasailing on Catalina Island: First Trip Discount Parasail above Avalon Bay on Catalina Island with flights up to 800 feet. Book the first trip of the day and get a major discount on this one-hour boat activity. Every day · 09:30, 10:00 and 11:00 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat: Underwater & Coastal Views Cruise Lover's Cove off Catalina Island for 55 minutes with a glass-bottom boat, watching fish through underwater windows and feeding them from your seat. Sat · 11:30, 12:35, 13:40 and 14:50 · All ages ★ 4.19 (27 reviews) Duration: 55m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Parasailing Catalina Island: Early Bird Special Parasail above Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island with a US Coast Guard licensed crew. Fly 8–10 minutes with views of the coastline, suitable for ages 6 and up. Every day · 7 start times, 09:15 to 15:45 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Jet Ski from Long Beach to Avalon: Guided ride to Catalina Ride your own jet ski from Long Beach across open ocean to Avalon on Catalina Island in a guided group. Spot dolphins and sea lions en route. Thu–Sun · 08:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 640 per person
Horseback Riding on Catalina Island: Rugged Hills Above Avalon Ride horseback through Catalina Island's rugged hills above Avalon with an experienced guide, taking in panoramic Pacific Ocean views on this two-hour adventure. Every day · 12:30 and 15:00 · From age 9 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 233 per person
Compare 1 more options for Catalina Island Los Angeles: Tours & Activities
From US$ 242 per person
Catalina Island Day Trip from Long Beach: Ferry & Avalon Day trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island with round-trip ferry, hotel pickup and your choice of Avalon tour, undersea sub or zipline adventure. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 3.75 (24 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN from US$ 242 per person
The top 12 of 16 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Nautilus semi-submarine tour: Catalina Island undersea gardensOur pick | US$ 64 per person | 45m | 4.40★ · 619 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:15 to 16:15 | English |
| Avalon Private Golf Cart Tour: Local Guide, 2 HoursTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 303 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 61 per person if 5 go | 2h | 4.93★ · 654 | Every day · 09:15, 11:30 and 13:45 | English, Spanish |
| Parasailing in Catalina Island: 800 ft above Avalon BayBest valueGroup of up to 12 | US$ 59 per person | 1h | 4.81★ · 67 | Every day · 6 start times, 10:15 to 15:45 | English |
| Catalina Island Food Tour in Avalon: 5+ Tastings with Local GuideGroup of up to 10 | US$ 176 per person | 2h 30m | 4.86★ · 495 | Mon–Sat · 11:45 | English |
| Catalina Island: Bison Expedition & Black Jack Mountain OverlookGroup of up to 13 | US$ 110 per person | 2h | 4.77★ · 286 | Every day · 9 start times, 09:30 to 15:00 | English |
| Catalina Island Zip Line: 5 Lines, 1,100 Feet & Canyon ViewsGroup of up to 10 | US$ 156 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 396 | Every day · 8 start times, 09:40 to 15:40 | English |
| Avalon Dolphin & Sea Lion Tour: Small-boat Wildlife SpottingGroup of up to 2 | US$ 74 per person | 1h | 4.86★ · 51 | Every day · 10:45, 12:15, 13:45 and 15:15 | English |
| Catalina Island Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon: 2-Hour GuidedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 295 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 59 per person if 5 go | 2h | 4.90★ · 193 | Every day · 08:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30 | English |
| Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour: See Fish Safely | US$ 32 per person | 45m | 4.53★ · 96 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Catalina Island Aerial Adventure: Five Courses in the TreesGroup of up to 10 | US$ 73 per person | 1h 30m | 4.75★ · 55 | Sat · 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Parasailing on Catalina Island: First Trip DiscountGroup of up to 15 | US$ 49 per person | 1h | 5.00★ · 11 | Every day · 09:30, 10:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat: Underwater & Coastal Views | US$ 50 per person | 55m | 4.19★ · 27 | Sat · 11:30, 12:35, 13:40 and 14:50 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Avalon Private Golf Cart Tour: Local Guide, 2 Hours (US$ 303 per group) · Catalina Island Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon: 2-Hour Guided (US$ 295 per group)
- With pickup (3): Avalon Private Golf Cart Tour: Local Guide, 2 Hours (US$ 303 per group) · Catalina Island Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon: 2-Hour Guided (US$ 295 per group) · Catalina Island Day Trip from Long Beach: Ferry & Avalon (US$ 242 per person)
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