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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Dine like a local. Experience Catalina's history, culture & foodie fun with our knowledgeable guides on this delicious 2.5-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 landm...
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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 ...
Tour Avalon’s beachfront, hillsides, and historic town. See clear views and local attractions while your guide shares Catalina Island history and stories from an open-air vehicle. Pair your tour with an Undersea Sub Expedition (if selected). Get a close view of Catalina’s marine life from a spac...
Start your trip with a hotel pick-up and transfer to the Long Beach Catalina Express for a one-hour cruise to Catalina Island, located just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California. Travel across five consecutive ziplines, spanning nearly three-quarters of a mile, 300 feet above Descanso Can...
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...
Board the semi-submersible *Nautilus*, modeled after the USS Nautilus. Take an educational trip as the captain navigates through marine life habitats. Use torpedo buttons at your seat to feed fish (available for purchase). Observe a marine sanctuary teeming with activity. Seasonal evening trips ...
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...
Embark on a jet ski adventure from Long Beach to Two Harbors on Catalina Island. Ride across the open ocean, keep an eye out for dolphins, and snorkel in the clear waters of Two Harbors.
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.
