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Diving Catalina is your gateway to underwater diving adventure in the waters off Catalina Island. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon of fun or a lifetime of marine experiences, our professional staff will help you and your family design a diving adventure for everyone. Catalina Snorkel and Scuba welcomes divers of all experience levels. Whether diving is like second nature to you, or the largest body of water you’ve ever been in is a public pool, you’ll feel comfortable diving and snorkeling with the pros at Catalina Snorkel and Scuba. When you make your reservation with us, you can rest assured you’re in good hands!

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.

Catalina Island Company offers land and sea tours including the top-rated Zip Line Eco Tour, brand new Catalina Aerial Adventure, Cape Canyon Expedition, East End Adventure, Inland Expedition, Avalon Scenic Tour, Skyline Drive, Ocean Runner, Flying Fish Tour, Undersea Expedition and Glass Bottom Boat. Other venues include Descanso Beach Club and Island Spa Catalina.

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.

Dive Catalina was established in 2007 by Ron Moore and Connie Rae. Ron has been diving since 1972 and has been teaching for over 38 years and teaching some specialty classes before they formally existed. Ron does not just teach, he also works as an underwater cameraman and filmmaker. He is an award winning video photographer whose works has been seen on most major television networks. Ron has been diving Catalina since the early 1970′s and has lived on the island since 1993. He knows diving. Connie, a certified diver for over 10 years, enjoys diving both locally and abroad. She loves people and will spoil you. Our staff has been hand-picked and is experienced and knowledgeable. Dive Catalina is a full service dive shop and offers: Introductory Dives (No experience necessary!) Guided Dives Classes Boat Dives Rentals

Catalina Divers Supply offers world class scuba diving and snorkeling in the waters surrounding Catalina. Kelp forests, fascinating marine life and once-in-a-lifetime experiences await. Guided dives and snorkel experiences are available as well as Discover Scuba for first time divers. Regular boat dives are available aboard the world famous 46' Newton "Scuba Cat" which travels to various dive & snorkel sites around the island. Sales, services and instruction available from our convenient locations.

There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard an open-air biofuel 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. From there, you'll travel along Divide Road, where you'll enjoy spectacular ocean and canyon views of both sides of the island. You might even spot a bison or two on this unforgettable 4-wheeling adventure.