Activities & Adventures

Find Your Adventure on Catalina Island

Adventure is waiting for you about an hour off the Southern California coast on Catalina Island. 

Land Expeditions

See and learn about the charming and historic Avalon on a Discover Avalon tour. Or hop aboard a biofuel Hummer and explore Catalina’s pristine wilderness on our exciting land tours, like the popular Bison Expedition or Ridgetop Eco 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 the Undersea Sub Expedition and everyone's favorite Glass Bottom Boat Voyage. Seasonally, also experience the Flying Fish Voyage and Seal Rocks Sunset Cruise. 

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, and Behind the Scenes Casino.

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. Know that pets are not permitted on any Catalina Island Company tour. Dogs are allowed on Discover Two Harbors. Each dog must be secure in a muzzle, leash and collar or a muzzle and harness sufficiently strong and tight fitting to securely hold the dog and remain leashed and muzzled throughout the trip.

*Please note: Food and beverages are not allowed on Catalina Island Co. Tours & Activities.

More Activities on Catalina Island

Experience the TALL TIKI TALES: CATALINA AS A SOUTH SEAS ISLAND exhibition. This exhibition explores Catalina Island’s contribution (as a film set) in the popularization of tiki culture—tracing the origins from adventure books, their adaptations into Hollywood films, to the subsequent South Seas-themed restaurants and bars that dotted the country beginning in the 1930s. The role that the Isthmus and Avalon played in the development of this aspect of American culture is immeasurable. Learn more about the Catalina Museum for Art & History Exhibition and Hotel Package.