10 Things to do Good for Kids in Catalina Island That You Shouldn't Miss

Take a private tour with us and explore the wild side of Catalina Island. Your personal driver will pick you up in an open-air Jeep and show you picturesque views and share Catalina's rich history. Tours runs daily, you can choose one of our existing tours or call us to customize your own.

Where your Catalina adventure begins! We offer Dolphin/ Sea Lion trips, Coastal Sightseeing/ Eco-Tours, and the Astronomy Experience night time tour all at the best prices in town! We can also customize a private charter to suit your needs. We specialize in small groups (6 or less) and offer the attention to detail and customer service you deserve.

Summer fun since '91! Kayaking, snorkeling and stand up paddle boarding are the things to do on Catalina Island. Our booth is located at the Avalon boat landing, just a 3 minute walk from Lovers Cove Marine Preserve. Rent a set of snorkel gear or a glass bottom kayak to explore this protected, fish filled bay or paddle a kayak or stand up paddle board down the coast to gain a new perspective of Catalina Island's natural beauty. Kayak, stand up paddle board and snorkel Catalina Island with Wet Spot Rentals, it will be the highlight of your Catalina Island vacation.

You have seen Avalon, now experience Catalina Island aboard Catallac, our 50' power catamaran, purpose-built to tour the waters surrounding Catalina Island. Our Flying Fish Tour is our most popular tour for families, and the adults enjoy our Catallac Cocktail Cruise. Do you prefer private charters? Catallac is available for sightseeing parties, weddings, family reunions and corporate events (up to 49 passengers). If you prefer a more personal setting our 40' Afishinado and our 30' Gusto are set up for smaller groups (6 max) for private charters to tour and fish Catalina Island. Charter us and enjoy the isle in style.

We offer both Adventure Cruises and Private format sailboat excursions for all ages, little ones all the way to old salts! When you cruise with us, it’s the real thing, on a real working sailboat. We know the local waters, and we do our best to make you feel welcome and comfortable while aboard. Our vessel Thesis is always clean and ready to go, providing unforgettable good times for families, couples, and groups. If you don’t see what you’re looking for and want a custom quote on a different itinerary, just drop us a line. Someone will get back to you typically within 24-48 hours.

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. Catalina Falconry Experience in picturesque Descanso Canyon is one of the few places in Southern California where you can don the glove and “be the falconer.” Against a backdrop of the beautiful Pacific, you’ll learn the history and basic techniques of falconry, as well as the important role that raptors play in maintaining balance in our natural environment. Get to know our falcons, hawks, and owls as your instructor guides you in the proper way to hold a raptor, cast it from your glove, and then call it back again. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to have your picture taken with one of these majestic birds, so bring your camera. A mix of conservation, education and adventure, this is the experience of a lifetime.

Join the Crew with the Catalina Pirate Challenge. Compete against the clock in this one-hour escape room experience. Enjoy the free charging stations and temperature controlled rooms as you work together to beat the captain and win your freedom. Free prizes and photos with every admission.

Fun at Descanso Beach, Catalina Island with rentals of kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel equipment, tubes & viewboards. Featuring daily paddle tours and discounted rental packages. Support for kayak campers.

The Avalon Theatre is located in the lower level of the Catalina Casino building. It was built in 1929 as one of the first theaters designed for talking movies. The original Page organ still is played before the movies on Friday-Sunday nights. The theater features first-run movies, seats 1,184 people, is 138 feet across and 43 feet high. Art deco murals by John Gabriel Beckman (designed the artwork in the Grauman's Chinese Theater)adorn the walls and create a glamorous ambiance.

The Airport in the Sky occupies a 1,602-foot-tall mountaintop at the center of the Catalina Island, 10 miles from the city of Avalon. It's a great destination by tour or shuttle bus, bicycle, on foot whether hiking the Trans Catalina Trail or walking over from Black Jack, or of course, via private or chartered small plane. Its single 3,250-foot-long runway was constructed by blasting and leveling two adjacent peaks, then using the resulting debris to fill in the gaps.The image is of a T-34 Beechcraft that flew in to participate in one of the Airport in the Sky's monthly Aeroclub Fly-In Days.