Discover the ultimate island getaway with our premier Catalina Island travel experiences. From breathtaking nature sightseeing tours and thrilling wildlife encounters to charming historical explorations, there is an adventure waiting for every traveler. Whether you are arriving via scenic ferry rides or exploring via guided group tours, you will immerse yourself in the Mediterranean-style beauty of Avalon and beyond. Book your dream California coastal escape today and experience why visitors rave about our high-rated nature adventures and unforgettable island charm!
$86–$340 typical
Median price is $224, with a full range of $49–$577
4.85★ average
Based on 487 pooled reviews with ~96% positive sentiment
4.2 hours median
Options range from 44 minutes to 9.5 hours
Nature & Wildlife
Nature themes comprise 90% of available options
Guided & Group tours
80% of options are guided, 70% are group formats
Eco-friendly options
30% of tours are tagged as eco-friendly
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Join a two-hour guided safari tour starting from The Cabrillo Mole. See wildlife like bison, deer, bald eagles, ravens, and the Catalina Island fox. Next, travel to the Airport-in-the-Sky. At this stop, visit the Nature Center and look down at one of Catalina’s original Native American gathering ...
Book tickets to a ferry service from Newport Beach to Avalon on Catalina Island or vice versa.
Enjoy a 25-minute helicopter transfer from Catalina Island to Santa Monica. Soar above the Pacific with breathtaking views and arrive in style and comfort.
Tour Avalon’s key landmarks on this guided tour. Ride in comfort on a safari tram, *The Eagle*, with a naturalist guide. See the historic Catalina Casino, Lover’s Cove, Wrigley Mansion, and views from Mt. Ada. Stop at Descanso Beach for a look at the island’s natural sights. Take photos and get a...
Take the guided sunset summit tour to see Catalina Island's views. Start in Avalon and ride a safari tram through its streets and into the island's interior. Reach the summit at 1,500 ft, where the guide shares stories about Catalina’s history, wildlife, and natural environment. Learn about the ...
Leave the busy mainland behind and visit Avalon, where you can enjoy the Mediterranean climate all year round. Stay at the hotels, visit the beaches, eat at the restaurants, join the tours, and relax at the spas. Avalon is clean and safe, offering a typical beach town vibe with plenty of places t...
See Catalina's marine life up close aboard a semi-submersible vessel with a climate-controlled cabin. You'll see garibaldi, spotted calico bass, urchins, rockfish, and bat rays as they feed just outside your window. The tour takes you five feet underwater for a clear view of these undersea creatures...
Explore Catalina Island on a guided horseback ride. Enjoy breathtaking views of Avalon Harbor, the Pacific Ocean, and the island’s untouched wilderness.
Learn all about the Catalina Island lifestyle on a private, kid and pet-friendly golf cart tour of Avalon. Visit important landmarks like Pebbly Beach, the pet cemetery, the Inn at Mount Ada, and more.
Experience the thrill of jet skiing in the open ocean off Catalina Island. Enjoy a shuttle ride to the jet ski barge, then explore the island's beautiful waters on a jet ski.
Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Catalina Island.
