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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.

Explore our Tour & Activities Brochure and download our Activities & Tour Booth Location Map.
 

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Tours & Activities

Our exciting tours are the best way to explore Catalina Island's unspoiled beauty and rugged landscape. All bookable tours are located in Avalon.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Willow Cove Expedition

Willow Cove Half-Day Guided Paddle Expedition with Descanso Beach Ocean Sports.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Journey to Frog Rock

A fun, natural history paddling tour with Descanso Beach Ocean Sports where you can imagine exploring the inaccessible coastline of the Catalina in an easy to maneuver & stable sit-on-top kayak for two!

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Kayaking at Descanso Beach Ocean Sports

Explore Catalina Island's natural beauty with kayaking rentals at Descanso Beach. We're open seasonally at 9 am, weather permitting.

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Stand-up paddleboards at Descanso Beach Ocean Sports

Explore Catalina Island's natural beauty with stand-up paddleboard rentals at Descanso Beach Ocean Sports. We're open seasonally at 9 am, weather permitting. 

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Early Bird Kayak + Snorkel Package

Save $66 with this package! Enjoy the pristine Catalina coastline on this half-day self-guided excursion from Descanso Beach Ocean Sports.

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Snorkel at Descanso Beach Ocean Sports

Dive into the crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim, relax on the beach, or explore the underwater world with our complete snorkel gear. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Points of Interest

See and learn about the charming and historic Avalon though various points of interests.

The Catalina Casino

Commissioned by William Wrigley Jr., Catalina Casino opened in 1929, marking the 10-year anniversary of Wrigley's 1919 purchase of Catalina Island.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
BETWEEN 8 AM - 6 PM PST DAILY.


Virtual gift cards are activated and distributed upon purchase. Please allow up to 24 hours for any unforeseen circumstances. Gift cards are non-refundable.