Top Things to do in Catalina Island
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What to do and see in Catalina Island, California (CA): The Best Cultural Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Catalina Island, United States including Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon, Catalina Food and Walking Tour, Catalina Happy Hour Tour, Discover the Catalina Island Casino, Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour, Avalon City: A Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour.
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1. Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
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
Reviewed By LisaLSkinner
This is a good tour for someone who has never been to Catalina Island before. We took this tour and the Bison tour; they both had similarities in narration. I thought because we were on a bus that the ride would be smooth but it was rough and rugged for a city tour. It's a great opportunity to explore for first timers.
2. 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.
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 65 reviews
Rediscover the enchantment of Avalon on this delightful nonstop 50 minute 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. You’ll see picture-perfect views and colorful local attractions as your guide shares interesting Catalina Island history and folklore from the comfort of our passenger vehicle. This seven-and-a-half mile journey provides a comprehensive history of Santa Catalina Island’s only city, Avalon. Don’t forget your camera.
Inclusions: Driver Live Commentary on Board
Exclusions: Food and Drinks
Reviewed By v3ga_travel
The Tour Captain was fantastic and led a very I formative as well as entertaining glass bottom boat experience. Highly recommended!
6. 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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