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Things to do in Avalon, California (CA): The Best Walking Tours
Avalon is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island of the California Channel Islands, and the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. The population was 3,728 at the 2010 census.
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1. Catalina Food and Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 451 reviews
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
Reviewed By Fran R
Thoroughly enjoyed the food tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Plan to be full and satisfied when done since you will have eaten lots.
2. Catalina Happy Hour Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 7 reviews
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
Reviewed By pt1stcrnfa
This was an extremely fun and educational way to see Catalina in it's truest form. Our guide Beth was an islander with a wealth of knowledge and a willingness to share the colorful history. I had no idea that the Wrigley's had such a huge impact on the island's development and it's conservation! We went for a thrilling if not cold ride up into the mountains to see the views from up at 1500 feet, we discovered hidden valleys and coves, and saw all the wildlife available on the island. We even saw a nesting family of bald eagles. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it! Bring warmer clothes because its cooler up in the mountains! And hold on tight because its going to be a bumpy ride!
3. Discover the Catalina Island Casino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
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
Reviewed By Happiness405350
Driver was full of info, nicely done, but the open ride vehicle was crowded, uncomfortable. Scenery was pretty amazing.
4. Fantastic Catalina Race
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 5 reviews
NEW COVID PROTOCOLS: The tour is now a scavenger hunt for private groups. Each team will play individually, competing against the clock, rather than other participants. "A Truly Amazing Race"!! The Fantastic Catalina Race is a unique hybrid of a sightseeing tour and interactive mystery novel around Avalon. Our races are unlike anything you've ever done before, and we offer an experience you will never forget. Great for the whole family! Great for Groups!
Inclusions: The hunt is all-inclusive, and covers clues, goodies throughout, and prizes.
Exclusions: Snacks
Reviewed By Acohen5458
The Fantastic Race St Thomas was the best excursion on our trip! We met Bonnie right outside on the pier after exiting the ship. The challenges were fun, tricky, and an amazing way to see St Thomas. At the first stop, we split into teams (everyone stayed with who they came with, but it would have been totally okay to join up with others in case you're traveling alone or want more brain power!). We got our packets (including maps, pens and clipboard!), and were off to start the first challenge and receive our first clue. The race brought us to sites we never would have seen otherwise (all included in the price of excursion). Bonnie makes it clear that you're able to go at your own pace (we ran from site to site, but if you're there to really soak in the sites, a leisurely pace is okay, too!). All of the locals we interacted with (both part of the scavenger hunt and not!) were incredibly friendly and helpful. We were able to sample food and drinks from different small, locally owned businesses. I wish they had this excursion at every port! Like I said, it was the highlight of our cruise. Thank you Bonnie & Fantastic Race St Thomas! What a blast!
5. Avalon City: A Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents of Avalon. Being a local I get asked a lot of questions. Do you live here full time? How expensive is it? What is that large house up on the hill? Why does everyone drive around in golf carts? How can you have a casino that doesn't allow gambling? Along with historians, authors, and other passionate locals, we will walk the streets of Avalon to answer these questions and more. You'll learn the stories behind our town and its famous landmarks from the people who live here. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Inclusions: Lifetime access to Avalon City tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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