Private Avalon City Tour: Gary the Garibaldi Golf Cart

Ride through Avalon's streets and stop for views while a local guide shares the island's history.

A private guided tour of Avalon aboard Gary the Garibaldi, a unique electric golf cart that holds up to 12 passengers, with a live English-speaking guide sharing the island's history and landmarks. The 90-minute tour includes scenic stops for photos and a relaxed pace through Avalon's streets. Children must be at least 8 years old. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided electric golf cart city tour

• Board electric "Gary the Garibaldi" cart
• Drive through Avalon streets
• Stop at scenic photo locations
• Learn island history from guide
• Enjoy views and take photos

The experience

You board Gary the Garibaldi (Avalon's only fish-shaped golf cart and the only one built to carry large groups) for a 90-minute private tour of the island. The cart is fully electric, and your live English-speaking guide navigates the streets at a relaxed pace, stopping at scenic points where you can step out, take photos, and hear stories about Avalon's landmarks and what it's like to live here year-round.

The tour is built around the cart itself as much as the route: the Garibaldi-inspired design makes for memorable snapshots, and the open-air setup means you see the island from street level without the barrier of windows. Your guide shares insights about the island's history and character while you move through Avalon's neighborhoods, stopping when a view or a story warrants it.

What’s included

• Private tour for up to 12 passengers.
• live English-speaking guide.
• 90-minute route through Avalon's streets.
• scenic photo stops.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

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

Operated by The Avalon Tour Company

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is larger than six: our fish-shaped cart is the only one on the island that accommodates groups this size, so you won't need to split up.

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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's the actual route like on this Avalon tour?

The tour is a relaxed drive through Avalon's streets with a few scenic stops for photos along the way. There's no fixed itinerary of specific landmarks: your guide chooses stops based on what's worth seeing that day and what interests the group.

Can children ride Gary the Garibaldi?

Yes, children can ride the tour, but all passengers must be at least 8 years old.

How many people can fit on this golf cart?

Gary the Garibaldi holds up to 12 passengers, making it the only golf cart on Avalon built for large groups.

Is the tour guide a local?

Yes, your guide is a local expert who speaks English and shares insights about the island's landmarks and what it's like to live on Catalina Island.

What should I know before booking if I have a health condition?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. It is suitable for all other fitness levels.