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Avalon, California, United States
For the adventurer, get your heart pumping with a visit to the Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour, try diving or island boat tour. For a slower pace, visitors enjoy relaxing on our beaches or a trip to an island spa. Other Catalina Island things to do include renting a golf cart, golfing, hiking, biking, art & museums, and water activities on the island include fishing, scuba diving thru fantastic kelp forests, jet ski rentals, getting a bird’s-eye view tethered to a parasail, kayaking, paddleboarding, tour the awe-inspiring interior in an open-air Hummer or jeep tour and more.
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Rent a Golf Cart
Avalon, California, United States
Take a self guided or guided golf cart tour with local guides around Avalon, one of the most popular activities to do on the island.
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Explore the Catalina Island Museum
217 Metropole Ave
Avalon, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Catalina Museum for Art & History offers the best in art and history exhibitions, music and dance performances, lectures by guest speakers from all over the world, and the finest in silent, documentary and international film.
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Play a round of mini golf at the Catalina Golf Gardens
10 Island Plz
Avalon, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Catalina Island’s Golf Gardens has been a much-loved island fixture for more than 40 years, and is an ideal spot for an afternoon of family fun. Nestled among shade trees less than one block from the beach, its award-winning par-51 layout is known in mini-golf circles as one of the most beautiful and challenging in the world.
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Go Parasailing
Avalon, California, United States
Soaring high above Avalon Harbor gives parasailers a bird's-eye view of Catalina Island. Catalina Island parasailing companies take adventurers up to 800-feet above the sea while being towed by a high-speed boat. Float through the sky as you take in 360 scenic views. For an extra splash of excitement, make sure to let the crew know you want to be dipped.
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Hike the Trans-Catalina Trail
California, United States
Trans-Catalina Trail spans 38.5 miles across Catalina Island. Many adventurers hike the trail over 3-4 days staying at various campgrounds along the way; Hermit Gulch in Avalon, Black Jack near Airport in the Sky, Little Harbor on the windward side of the island, Two Harbors Campground in Two Harbors and ending at Parsons Landing at the far west end of the island.
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Take A Bison Tour
1 Airport Rd
Avalon, CA
Monday:
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
In the 1920's 14 bison came to Catalina Island for the filming of a feature film. They were allowed to stay and have become an integral part of Catalina Island. Cared for by the Catalina Island Conservancy, the herd, now around 100 bison, roam wild within Catalina Island's vast wildlands. Several of our island tour companies offer tours of the interior where you can view bison, Catalina Island fox and American Bald Eagles.
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Take a Helicopter Tour
Los Angeles County, CA
Take in an aerial view of Catalina Island on a helicopter tour around the island. Half and full day island tours, heli-hiking expeditions and private charters are available.
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Try out the Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour
1 St Catherine Way
Avalon, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The first zipline in Los Angeles County is also the most scenic in California. The zipline on Catalina Island features five consecutive zips high above Descanso Canyon, all featuring inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean far below. Catalina zipline adventurers will also learn more about Catalina’s unique ecosystems and the efforts to protect them.
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Learn to SCUBA Dive
1 Casino Way
Avalon, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Catalina Island attracts divers from far and wide with it's clear water and variety of Marine Protected Areas. Many consider Catalina Island to be the best spot in Southern California for diving, with dives varying from easy to advanced. There are many locations around Catalina Island for diving. Divers can expect to see abundant marine life in all forms including kelp forests, giant black sea bass, yellowtail, lobsters, abalone, horn shark, nudibranch, large pelagic species, eels, sheep crab, garibaldi, halibut, leopard sharks, and sea lions.
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Camp in Two Harbors
Two Harbors, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Did you know that camping is one of the best ways enjoy a natural, outdoor experience on the island? Catalina Island offers family camps, five campgrounds as well as seventeen primitive boat–in only campsites at locations between Two Harbors and Avalon. The island offers camping accommodations for individuals and families with a variety of amenities.
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Hike to Ballast Point
Two Harbors, California, United States
Head out of Two Harbors, past Buffalo Park and the schoolhouse, take a left in front of the Isthmus Yacht Club and continue up the road past Banning House Lodge. Continue heading uphill bearing to the the right. Soon you'll see the backside of Catalina Island. Make your way to the top of the hill and relax at the Catalina Harbor overlook.
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Horseback Riding
Avalon, California, United States
Horseback riding is coming back to Catalina Island. Trail ride in Avalon. Accepting reservations soon.
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Go on a Ocean Wildlife Tour
Los Angeles County, CA
Explore the waters and wildlife surrounding Catalina Island on a boat tour.
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Spend the day at Descanso Beach Club
1 St Catherine Way
Avalon, CA
Just a short stroll past historic Catalina Casino, Descanso Beach Club features Avalon’s only beach side restaurant and bar. It’s also one of Southern California’s last beaches open to the public, where you can have a drink in your hand and your feet in the sand.
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Tour the world-famous Catalina Casino
1 Casino Way
Avalon, CA
The Catalina Island Casino is without a doubt Catalina Island’s most recognizable landmark. The round, Art Deco structure rises the equivalent of 12 stories, and is surrounded by the sea on three sides. During the day its white facade gleams in the sunshine, and at night it lights the harbor with a romantic glow.
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Swim Like a Mermaid
1 Casino Way
Avalon, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Learn to swim as a mermaid during a Catalina Mermaid Excursion, or sign up for a PADI Mermaid Class and pursue becoming a professional mermaid!
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Catalina Aerial Adventure
1 St Catherine Way
Avalon, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Five self-guided, self-paced courses—each made up of rope ladders, log bridges, balance beams, zip lines, and other elements—are arranged in beginner (2), intermediate (2) and advanced (1) configurations, offering aerial excitement for everyone, regardless of skill or athletic ability.