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Things To Do on Catalina Island
Zip Line Eco Tour
Duration: 2 Hours 5 zip lines
Catalina Aerial Adventure
Duration: 2 hours 5 Self-Guided and self-paced courses Catalina Aerial Adventure is just a short stroll from Descanso Beach Club, but you’ll feel like you’re deep in the woods, as you climb, swing and crawl through a series of challenging obstacles suspended in a grove of towering eucalyptus.
Bison Expedition
Duration: 2 Hours The Bison Expedition travels along a combination of dirt & paved scenic, windy roads. Watch for bison, foxes and eagles on this extreme off-road adventure. Bring your camera for spectacular photos. Catalina’s American bison, sometimes referred to as buffalo, are descendants of a small herd left on the island by a movie crew in the 1920s. Today the Catalina Island Conservancy maintains Catalina's American bison herd at about 150 to protect both the bison and the island’s landscape.
Discover the Casino
Duration: 45 min Step back in time on this 45-minute narrated walking tour of Catalina’s most well-known landmark. You’ll marvel at the soaring hand-painted murals that grace the entry way of this architectural masterpiece. Created by John Gabriel Beckman, whose work also adorns Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Casino’s murals depict the history of Catalina’s cultural evolution.
Descanso Beach Ocean Sports
Daily guided kayak excursions are available for as few as two persons, and most trips also have private rates for solo adventurers Most of their guided kayak tours are suitable for first-time kayakers. If you’ve never paddled before, your guide will teach you – it’s easy. Experienced paddlers will also enjoy the trips using more advanced gear. Children 11 yrs. and younger receive a 25% discount, while the youngest (our staff & friends take their babies) are not charged. All taxes are included. Two persons are all they need to book one of our daily kayak tours. All trips highlight the island’s natural history. All necessary equipment is provided. If you don’t have your own water sandals, they do. Windbreaker jackets are sent on every trip. Dry bags are provided for your own towels. Some trips include snorkeling, and they provide shorty wetsuits in summer and full length suits when the water is cooler.
Catalina Adventure Tours
See the Best of Catalina By Land and By Sea! Whether you are looking to learn about the history, wildlife, or ecology of Catalina, or simply to getaway for some island time, our excellent tours by land and by sea narrated by expert guides raise the bars a whole notch for Catalina Island fun or adventure. * Semi-Submarine Tour - 45 min * The Avalon City Terrace Tour - 50 min * Inside Adventure Tour - 2 hours
Catalina Jet Ski Rentals
If you have a need for speed, this is the activity for you! It’s fun, exciting and doesn’t require any special training. Come enjoy one of the best Jet-skiing experiences you'll ever have. Their watercraft will seat two persons or you can rent one for each of you. It’s up to you! They only have a limited number of people who can ride each day, so reserve your craft today to guarantee your ride of a lifetime! They sell out early so don’t wait until you get to the Island to reserve your watercraft. Get out there and have an adrenaline rush of fun!!
Ron Moore’s Dive Catalina
Dive Catalina is the friendliest dive shop on Catalina Island. Catalina Island is surrounded by some of the most beautiful waters in the world, and divers from all over the world travel here to dive the kelp forests teeming with life. Here at Dive Catalina, they offer a full range of experiences that allow divers and non-divers to experience Southern California’s underwater realm. If you are looking up where to snorkel in Catalina Island you have come to the right place. Don’t trust shady competitors with their flashy marketing. When it comes to scuba diving and snorkeling in Catalina, you can be assured that Ron Moore has you covered. Take a plunge and experience the best diving experience of your life.
Brown's Bikes
Avalon's oldest and best full-service bike shop. The perfect way to see it all at your own pace. If you need a little extra help, we have EVELO Electric bikes. They have everything from Electric bikes, to Mountain bikes, from Beach Cruisers & Tandems (bikes built for two) to wheelchair and stroller rentals, as well as children's bikes.
Catalina E- Bike Rentals and Tours
We are proud to say that we have found the COOLEST way to explore the City of Avalon and all of its beauty with just the twist of a throttle, and that is on our state of the art Electric Bikes! Rent by the hour, half day or full day. NEW Amazing Electric Bike Tours This Awesome 2 hour, 10 mile Guided Electric Bike Tour is an AMAZING way to Experience Avalon's Historical Landmarks and Breathtaking Views from the seat of your own state of the art ELECTRIC Bike. This Tour offers the most Scenic Photo opportunities that Avalon has to offer. Also, includes Entrance to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens.
Catalina Museum For Art & History
The Catalina Museum for Art & History offers the best in art and history exhibitions, music and dance performances, lectures by guest speakers from all over the world, and the finest in silent, documentary and international film. The new Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building is located in the heart of Avalon at 217 Metropole Avenue. Regular Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Extended hours may be offered during certain events. Closed on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Pricing: Adults: $17 Seniors (60+), Active Military & Veterans, Healthcare Workers & Students: $15 Children (15 years & under with paid adult ticket): Free
Escape Room Catalina
Ahoy Matey! Is your crew ready for a live-action pirate-themed adventure? Then join Escape Room Catalina and race to solve clues, uncover a mystery, and open secret passages. You have one goal: work together to escape the pirate ship in under an hour. Do you have what it takes to beat the Catalina Pirate Challenge, and join our crew? Then come with us for an hour long immersive and interactive escape room experience. Our rooms are air conditioned and all ages are welcome. Admission includes prizes, photos, and access to a charging station.
Catalina Island Mini Golf Gardens
Catalina Island’s Golf Gardens has been a much-loved island fixture for more than 40 years, and is an ideal spot for an afternoon of family fun. Nestled among shade trees less than one block from the beach,its award-winning par-51 layout is known in mini-golf circles as one of the most beautiful and challenging in the world. Golf Gardens main entrance is located on Sumner Avenue just past the Tour Plaza and across the street from the City Library. It’s open every day, year-round, weather permitting. Tickets may be purchased at any Catalina Island Company ticket booth or at the main entrance.
Island Breeze Spa & Salon
Avalon's only Day Spa & Salon. Experience the best Catalina Island has to offer, in a place where you can get pampered from head to toe. Massages, Hair, Facials and Spa Mani's/Pedi's. Relax, You're on Island Time!
Island Rentals Inc.
Gas-powered Yamaha golf carts. Gives you a chance to see Avalon and its beautiful surrounding hills at your leisure. Open year round. Located under the Holly Hill House at 125 Pebbly Beach Road.
Island Water Charters
Parasailing, tubing, snorkeling and fishing. Daily trips available any day of the year with an advance reservation for groups of 6 or more. Ticket Office Location: We are located in the Fish & Chips building at the end of the green pier. Follow the signs for parasailing.
Eco-Tours
Dial ext:0 when calling WHEEL INTO THE WILDLANDS With access to over 165 miles of paved and unpaved roads, our naturalist-led Conservancy Eco Tours allow you to explore parts of Catalina Island no other outfitter can reach. Whether you are hoping to learn more about the Island’s rich history, see some of our unique plants, wildlife and bison, or simply explore parts of Catalina that most people never see, your adventure starts here! NOTE: The number of seats in a vehicle vary and all seating is assigned by driver at time of tour. Due to vehicle layouts you may be seated away from your party in the same vehicle. Guests may be required to sit 3 across in the back row in the same vehicle to accommodate all parties and any Covid Regulations. Vehicle types include Custom Tundras and Custom Jeeps and vehicle type can change up until tour time. Masks are not currently required in open air vehicles. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Have a wonderful adventure!
A Touch of Heaven
Avalon's newest Healing Center-Day Spa, specializing in couples massages - offering Sweet Thai, Swedish Massage, European Facials; hand & foot scrubs; mud wraps & much, much more. In the rear of the Metropole Market Place.
Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden
The Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden is a thirty-minute stroll up Avalon Canyon from town center. Or, take a quick ride by golf cart or bike, or by Garibalidi City Bus. The Botanic Garden is the primary gateway to access one of the Island's most popular hikes, the Garden to Sky Trail (Please note hiking is not permitted after dark).