The 10 Best Tours in Avalon, California (CA)

Roundtrip shuttle transfers from your hotel or residence. Enjoy a day out on beautiful Catalina Island, just a smooth 1-hour ferry ride off the coast of Long Beach. After you arrive, you will join a scenic tour of the main city, Avalon and see the amazing views from the hilltop! You will also have free time to explore the town of Avalon, with it's unique one of a kind shops, restaurants and more. Max group size is 9 travelers.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip ferry transfer, Avalon sightseeing tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Enjoy a day out on beautiful Catalina Island, just a smooth 1-hour ferry ride off the coast of Long Beach. After you arrive, you will join a scenic tour of the main city, Avalon and see the amazing views from the hilltop! You will also have free time to explore the town of Avalon, with it's unique one of a kind shops, restaurants and more. Max group size is 9 travelers.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip ferry transfer, Avalon sightseeing tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Catalina Island’s original custom guided golf cart tour! Explore Avalon through the eyes of a local. With us you will learn about the history of the Island and the lifestyle of its residents. Custom tours of 2 hours will entertain and educate you! Reserve your tour time in advance, limited times and space are offered each day. SOLD OUT? NEED A DIFFERENT TOUR TIME? CALL US!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

We've been taking curious Catalina visitors on journeys of discovery into Lover's Cove Marine Preserve for nearly a century. While the vessels have evolved over the years, the unique experience of being drawn in to an undersea wonderland remains the same. Meet your captain at Float B on the Green Pleasure Pier that extends into Avalon Harbor, directly offshore from Catalina Avenue. Once aboard the MoonStone, you will be able to see the bottom of the sea! You’ll see a variety of colorful fish and other sea life as you cruise through what many consider to be one of the healthiest marine environments in the world.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities

Dine like a local. Experience Catalina's history, culture & foodie fun with our knowledgeable guides on this delicious 3-hour food tour. • Enjoy an all-inclusive experience as you sip, sample & savor Avalon's best. • Encounter the sights, sounds and stories behind our well-known historic landmarks. • Relax by the ocean on Catalina Island's only food & beverage excursion. • Experience six unique tasting locations - meet the people responsible for Avalon's food scene. • Guidebook includes tour map, cultural insights & exclusive guest coupons! • Tour is limited to 16 people to ensure a personalized experience.

Inclusions: Local guide, Food and drink tastings, Server & bartender gratuitites

Exclusions: Gratuities for guide (optional), Transportation to Catalina Island is NOT included

Descend Catalina Island's Descanso Canyon by zip line, dropping from 600 feet above sea level, including one run that is 1,100-lineal feet long. You will travel close to three-quarters of a mile over five consecutive zip lines. See the world at heights of 300 feet above the canyon floor and at speeds pushing 40 mph.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities

Climb in to a unique, open-air, biofuel H1 Hummer for an unforgettable trip to the summit above Avalon. Traveling to 1,500 feet above sea level, you’ll enjoy a birds-eye view of romantic Santa Catalina Island and the ocean beyond. The open-air Extreme Hummer Tour travels five miles up rugged interior terrain, where you will experience spectacular views of the coastline and deep canyons below. Lined by beautiful eucalyptus trees, the tour winds its way back along the Stagecoach Road into Avalon.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charge

Exclusions: Gratuities

Head out for an exciting expedition through favorite grazing grounds of Catalina's world famous bison, which are descendants of a small herd that was left on the island by a movie crew in the 1920's. This Tour also passes through Middle Ranch and up Cape Canyon to a scenic overlook on Black Jack Mountain.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Celebrate in Avalon with our cocktail concierges on this 2 hour bar and restaurant jaunt!  • Sample specialty shots & cocktails, play games & taste award-winning appetizers.  • Catalina Island's best watering holes are your playground with our spirited local guide. • Start your night out with tasty appetizers, interactive games, boisterous encounters & a bit of a buzz. • Sample 5+ specialty cocktails & creative shots at award-winning bars & restaurants. • Get the local lowdown with our exclusive guidebook - includes maps, recipes & guest coupons!

Inclusions: Local guide, Food and drink tastings, Server & bartender gratuities, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities for guide (optional), Transportation to Catalina Island is NOT included

Take a trip down memory lane to the days when bands were big and movies were just beginning to talk. The Catalina Casino epitomizes everything glamorous about Santa Catalina Island. You'll see the extraordinary Art Deco murals and a classic 1929 pipe organ inside the Avalon Theatre, which still shows nightly movies on its massive screen. A short film is shown highlighting the history of this iconic building and its Hollywood connection. This tour requires uphill walking inside the casino.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities