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Glass Bottom Boat: Catalina Island Tour

Step aboard the Glass Bottom Boat Voyage! Just beneath your feet, the boat has a glass floor so you can see Catalina’s crystal-clear water teeming …More

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Step aboard the Glass Bottom Boat Voyage! Just beneath your feet, the boat has a glass floor so you can see Catalina’s crystal-clear water teeming...

45 minutes
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$32
Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (648)
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$303
Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour

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 …More

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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...

2 hours
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$156
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour

Discover Avalon’s most iconic landmarks on the Best of Avalon + Scenic Mt. Ada Tour! Ride in comfort aboard our brand-new safari tram, The Eagle, …More

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Discover Avalon’s most iconic landmarks on the Best of Avalon + Scenic Mt. Ada Tour! Ride in comfort aboard our brand-new safari tram, The Eagle,...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (167)
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$46
Catalina Island Bison Expedition

Head out for an exciting expedition through favorite grazing grounds of Catalina’s American Bison, which are descendants of a small herd that was left on …More

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Head out for an exciting expedition through favorite grazing grounds of Catalina’s American Bison, which are descendants of a small herd that was left on...

2 hours
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$110
Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon

We offer a fun and exciting private tour of Avalon with a professional local guide via a large-capacity luxury golf cart for up to 5 …More

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We offer a fun and exciting private tour of Avalon with a professional local guide via a large-capacity luxury golf cart for up to 5...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (190)
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$295
Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island

Explore the captivating marine life of Catalina Island on this Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour. Set sail from Avalon on a six-passenger boat to encounter …More

Explore the captivating marine life of Catalina Island on this Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour. Set sail from Avalon on a six-passenger boat to encounter...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$74
Catalina Island Aerial Adventure

People are taking to the trees on Catalina Aerial Adventure, a unique and challenging outdoor experience at Descanso, SoCal’s favorite island entertainment and adventure destination. …More

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People are taking to the trees on Catalina Aerial Adventure, a unique and challenging outdoor experience at Descanso, SoCal’s favorite island entertainment and adventure destination....

1 hour 30 minutes
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$31
Journey to Island's End

A Backcountry Hummer Adventure! See the "real" Catalina. There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard a rugged, open-air 4x4 Hummer H1. …More

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A Backcountry Hummer Adventure! See the "real" Catalina. There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard a rugged, open-air 4x4 Hummer H1....

2 hours
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$110
Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour

Descend 5 feet beneath the surface of one of California’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems, all from the comfort of your own personal porthole in our …More

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Descend 5 feet beneath the surface of one of California’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems, all from the comfort of your own personal porthole in our...

45 minutes
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$53
Fantastic Catalina Race

"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 …More

"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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise

Avalon’s ultimate all-in-one ocean adventure. This 55-minute experience combines underwater viewing and coastal cruising off Catalina Island—featuring immersive viewing undersea windows, live fish feeding from …More

Avalon’s ultimate all-in-one ocean adventure. This 55-minute experience combines underwater viewing and coastal cruising off Catalina Island—featuring immersive viewing undersea windows, live fish feeding from...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Helicopter Transfer: Catalina Island to Long Beach

Experience the ultimate coastal adventure with a helicopter flight from Catalina Island to Long Beach, California. Soar like an eagle over the sparkling Pacific Ocean, …More

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Experience the ultimate coastal adventure with a helicopter flight from Catalina Island to Long Beach, California. Soar like an eagle over the sparkling Pacific Ocean,...

20 minutes
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$216
Private Guided City Tour up to 12 Passengers

In addition to being the only fish shaped golf cart on the island, we are also the only golf cart to hold large groups! Hop …More

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In addition to being the only fish shaped golf cart on the island, we are also the only golf cart to hold large groups! Hop...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$450
Experience Avalon Like a Local Private Golf Cart Adventure

Skip the loud, rattling gas engines that drown out the ocean breeze. On this private two-hour adventure, you'll cruise in brand-new golf carts designed for …More

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Skip the loud, rattling gas engines that drown out the ocean breeze. On this private two-hour adventure, you'll cruise in brand-new golf carts designed for...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$295
Avalon Golf Cart Tour Led by Former Museum Curator

Guided by John Boraggina, former museum curator, this tour goes beyond the typical route—shaped around your interests, whether that’s hidden history, stunning viewpoints, or local …More

Guided by John Boraggina, former museum curator, this tour goes beyond the typical route—shaped around your interests, whether that’s hidden history, stunning viewpoints, or local...

1 hour 50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$303
Haunted Catalina Golf Cart Tour

Hop aboard as we embark on a driving ghost tour through the City of Avalon. Our journey begins at 121 Clarissa Ave, one block from …More

Hop aboard as we embark on a driving ghost tour through the City of Avalon. Our journey begins at 121 Clarissa Ave, one block from...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Avalon Scenic Drive GPS Audio Tour

Enjoy Avalon without getting lost! Make the most of your golf cart with a scenic GPS-guided audio route. Golf cart NOT provided. Explore Avalon with …More

Enjoy Avalon without getting lost! Make the most of your golf cart with a scenic GPS-guided audio route. Golf cart NOT provided. Explore Avalon with...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$10
Horse Trail and Canyon Group Ride on Catalina Island

Explore the rugged hills above Avalon on a captivating horseback ride that spans two hours. Guided by experienced equestrians, this adventure reveals the stunning landscapes …More

Explore the rugged hills above Avalon on a captivating horseback ride that spans two hours. Guided by experienced equestrians, this adventure reveals the stunning landscapes...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$233

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