Activities & Adventures

Find Your Adventure on Catalina Island

Adventure is waiting for you about an hour off the Southern California coast on Catalina Island. Book your adventures online more than seven days in advance and receive 15% off adult tickets (excludes Zip Line Eco Tour). Select the Online 7+ Days Advance Purchase Price in the booking window.

Land Expeditions

See and learn about charming and historic Avalon on the Avalon Scenic Drive. Or hop aboard a biofuel Hummer and explore Catalina’s pristine wilderness on our exciting land tours, like the popular Bison Expedition and East End Adventure.

Ocean Excursions

See dolphins, sea lions and other aquatic life in the crystal clear waters of Catalina’s world-renowned marine environment on our many ocean tours, including Undersea Expedition, Ocean Expedition, and everyone's favorite Glass Bottom Boat Voyage.

Descanso Adventures

Tucked away in Descanso Canyon behind Descanso Beach Club you'll find TripAdvisor’s top-rated Zip Line Eco Tour, the challenging Catalina Aerial Adventure, and the 32-foot tall Catalina Climbing Wall, as well as the seasonal Catalina Falconry Experience.

Outdoor Fun

Catalina Island Golf Course in scenic Avalon Canyon is the oldest course west of the Mississippi, offering nine challenging holes with spectacular ocean and city views. Avalon’s Golf Gardens Mini Golf has been a favorite family destination for nearly 50 years.

Casino Tours

Everyone who visits Catalina should take one of our tours of the iconic Casino: Discover the Casino, Behind the Scenes Casino and Twilight at the Casino. Or catch a movie in the historic Avalon Theatre, the first movie house in America designed for “talkies.”

Discover Two Harbors

Looking for a little outdoor adventure? Hop aboard the Cyclone powerboat in Avalon and Discover Two Harbors on Catalina's west end. There you can rent kayaks, mountain bikes, stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear and more at the Dive & Recreation Center. 

Whatever activities and adventures you choose, we hope you enjoy your experience on Catalina, California’s Island Escape^TM.

For more information, check out our Catalina Island Activities Brochure and Activities Map.