Catalina Island Activities
Discover Everything the Island has to Offer
Choose your own adventure on Catalina Island. From the iconic Catalina Casino to the exhilarating Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour and Glass Bottom Boat tours, Catalina Island is your gateway to unforgettable experiences.
Catalina Island Activities
Discover Everything the Island has to Offer
Choose your own adventure on Catalina Island. From the iconic Catalina Casino to the exhilarating Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour and Glass Bottom Boat tours, Catalina Island is your gateway to unforgettable experiences.
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Tours
Our exciting tours are the best way to explore Catalina Island's unspoiled beauty and rugged landscape. All bookable tours are located in Avalon.
Snorkel at Descanso Beach
Dive into the crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim, relax on the beach, or explore the underwater world with our complete snorkel gear.
Stand-up paddleboards at Descanso Beach
Explore Catalina Island's natural beauty with stand-up paddleboard rentals at Descanso Beach. We're open 7 days a week at 10 am, weather permitting.
Kayaking at Descanso Beach Club Ocean Sports
Explore Catalina Island's natural beauty with kayaking rentals at Descanso Beach. We're open 7 days a week at 10 am, weather permitting.
Catalina Zipline Eco Tour
Get ready for two hours of adrenaline-fueled fun on TripAdvisor's top-rated Catalina Island adventure. After a brief safety session, you'll gear up and climb aboard a shuttle that will take you to the ridge top 600 feet above Descanso Beach Club.
Bison Expedition
Climb aboard an open-air Hummer in search of American bison on this exciting expedition into Catalina’s rugged interior. 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.
Cyclone Dolphin Adventure (1 hour)
Welcome aboard the Cyclone as we search for Dolphin and other sea life.
Boat Transportation from Avalon to Two Harbors
Enjoy a 40 minute, high speed voyage on the open deck Cyclone as you ferry from Avalon to Two Harbors.
Discover Two Harbors Round Trip
Located on Catalina’s west end, Two Harbors is a mere 22 miles from the Southern California mainland.
Journey to Frog Rock
A fun, natural history paddling tour where you can imagine exploring the inaccessible coastline of the Catalina Island in a modern, easy to maneuver & stable sit-on-top kayak for two!
Early Bird Kayak + Snorkel Package
Save $66 with this package! Enjoy the pristine Catalina coastline on this half-day self-guided excursion.
Summer Nights in the Wrigley Ballroom
Join us at the Catalina Casino for an encahnted evening in the beautiful Wrigley Ballroom.
Catalina Casino General Admission
Come discover the Catalina Casino with our General Admission Tour. Enjoy the Avalon Theater, see the Marine Bar, discover the Wrigley Ballroom, and stroll the Ocean Promenade.
Explore El Rancho Escondido
Nestled in a small valley nearly 12 miles outside of Avalon is El Rancho Escondido, or “the hidden ranch.” Still a working ranch, it was originally started as the Wrigley family's Arabian Horse Ranch.
Golf Gardens Mini Golf
Nestled in an idyllic garden setting less than one block from the beach, Avalon’s Golf Gardens is the ideal spot for an afternoon of family fun. This unique 18-hole course has been a much-loved fixture on the island for nearly 50 years.
Catalina Casino VIP Backstage Tour
Catalina Casino offers a Casino VIP Backstage Tour, with exclusive access to explore the Stars' Dressing Rooms, Producers' Viewing Gallery, and the Directors' Projection Booth.
Private Tour Experiences
Experience your favorite Catalina Island activities with only your friends and family on a private Hummer Tour, Undersea Sub Expedition or Catalina Falconry Experience and more!
Undersea Sub Expedition
Come face-to-face with Catalina’s abundant marine life aboard Semi-Submersibles, as you cruise five feet below the surface in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin.
Glass Bottom Boat Voyage
We've been taking curious Catalina visitors on journeys of discovery into Lover's Cove Marine Preserve for nearly a century.
Flying Fish Voyage
Yes, Catalina’s flying fish really do fly, but you have to see it to believe it. Join us on this "up close & personal" nighttime experience aboard the Cyclone as we cruise along the coast in search of Catalina's world-famous marine aviators.
Descanso Beach Ocean Sports
Explore Catalina Island's natural beauty with kayaking, stand-up paddleboard, and beach equipment rentals at Descanso Beach. This seasonal tour is offered 7 days a week.
Catalina Aerial Adventure
Take to the trees on Catalina Aerial Adventure, a unique and challenging outdoor experience at Descanso Canyon, SoCal’s favorite island entertainment and adventure destination.
Catalina Falconry Experience
Experience the thrill and anticipation, as a trained bird of prey—with wings spread and talons extended—swoops toward you and gently lands on your outstretched hand.
Discover Avalon Tour
Discover Avalon on this delightful journey along the beachfront, up the hillsides, and through the heart of this friendly and historic town. This tour always receives the highest ratings for customer satisfaction in our visitor surveys.
Journey to the Sky Tour
This exciting, narrated journey travels 31 miles through the heart of Catalina's rugged interior, following the stagecoach route from the 1800s.
Ridgetop Eco Adventure
There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard an open-air Hummer. You’ll get an intimate feel for Catalina’s unique topography as you cruise the ridge around rugged canyons up to 1,500-foot East Peak.
Two Harbors
Explore the wonders of Catalina's west end. Two Harbors offers a variety of activities and adventures rentals for all outdoor lovers. You’ll find everything you need to plan your own adventure at the Dive & Recreation Center, including mountain bikes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear and more. Visit us at the foot of the pier.
Skiff Rentals in Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center
Skiffs are available at the Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center located at the foot of the Isthmus Pier. Tackle and frozen bait are available at the Two Harbors General Store.
Stand-up Paddleboards in Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center
Explore Catalina Island's natural beauty with stand-up paddleboard rentals at Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center.
Boat Transportation from Two Harbors to Avalon
Guests will enjoy a high speed voyage on the open deck Cyclone as they speed from Two Harbors to Avalon.
Two Harbors Boating
Catalina Island’s location just off the coast of Southern California makes it a boater's paradise. And Two Harbors on the island's west end is one of the most popular destinations for many SoCal boaters.
Two Harbors General Store
Located in the heart of the village, Two Harbors General Store has been serving the community of Two Harbors and all of its visitors for more than 50 years.
Harbor Sands at Two Harbors
Soft sand and swaying palms lend South Pacific charm to this beautiful oasis on the shore of Isthmus Cove, where friendly staff serves signature food and drinks from Harbor Reef Restaurant to your palapa, beachside lounge chair or ocean view table.
Hiking & Backpacking
Hikers and backpackers love Two Harbors for its diverse terrain and incredible views. Whether you're taking a day hike or backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail, Two Harbors is the perfect place to start your journey.
Biking in Two Harbors
Mountain biking on Catalina Island is a must-do for any serious mountain biker. From Two Harbors, several trails provide direct access to the island’s rugged interior and beautiful shoreline.
Disc Golf
Stop by the Dive and Recreation Center, located at the foot of the pier in Two Harbors, to rent discs and pick up a scorecard. Hole #1 is on the south end of Buffalo Park.
Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center
Two Harbors was made for having fun. Whether you like snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean or pitching horseshoes after a barbeque, Two Harbors has the facilities.
Snorkeling in Two Harbors
Two Harbors at the Isthmus of Santa Catalina Island is ideally located to offer easy access to some of the world’s best snorkeling.
Kayaking in Two Harbors
The crystal clear waters around Two Harbors ebb and flow over kelp beds into secluded coves and caves, each teeming with marine life. Many of these areas are reachable only by watercraft.
Scuba in Two Harbors
Shore diving is the most popular way to go for a dive in Two Harbors, entering the water right off Two Harbors’ calm, sandy beaches. You can also dive from rental boats (with a CA boaters license).
Points of Interest
See and learn about the charming and historic Avalon though various points of interests.
Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens
The Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Garden is operated by the Catalina Island Conservancy. It's a 30-minute walk up Avalon Canyon from downtown Avalon. You can also take COAST, Avalon's Public Transportation System, a taxi, ride a bike or rent a golf cart.
Civil War Barracks
This historical site cannot be toured.
In 1864, the U.S. Army sent 83 soldiers to survey Santa Catalina Island as a proposed reservation for “militant” Native Americans.
Catalina Museum for Art & History
For more than 60 years, the Catalina Museum for Art & History has collected, preserved and presented the rich cultural heritage of Catalina Island for visitors from all over the world to enjoy.
Catalina Country Club
The Catalina Country Club is open to the public for weddings and private events, but this wasn't always so. The facility was originally built for William Wrigley’s baseball team, the Chicago Cubs.
Catalina Golf Course
A great example of Catalina’s charm and history can be found at Catalina Island Country Club and Golf Course, the oldest operating course west of the Mississippi and the former home of the Bobby Jones Invitational Tournament.
Catalina Gift Cards
GIVE THE GIFT OF A CATALINA ISLAND VACATION
Catalina Island Company gift cards never expire, so travel can take place when the time is right. A gift card for Catalina is the perfect first step to planning your island escape.
Whether you give them as gifts or keep them for yourself, Catalina Island Company gift cards are a great way to enjoy a complete resort experience on California’s Island Escape™. Your gift card is accepted at all Catalina Island Company venues and experiences, including Pavilion Hotel, Hotel Atwater, Mt Ada, Banning House Lodge, Avalon Grille, Pier 24, Harbor Reef Restaurant, Descanso Beach Club, the top-rated Zip Line Eco Tour, Bison Expedition and more than two dozen land and sea activities and adventures that showcase the beauty, history and charm of Catalina Island.
TO PURCHASE A CATALINA ISLAND GIFT CARD, CALL 844.594.7546
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