Tours & Activities

Adventure Rafting Trips/Catalina Ocean Rafting

Join us for an exciting voyage of discovery aboard our power inflatables. Explore Two Harbors, play with dolphin & snorkel (gear provided).
Experience Bald Eagles, flying fish, and sea caves along our route. 2hr., half, full day trips. Whale watching Jan.-Mar. We also offer corporate team building.

Avalon Sailing

Exclusive sailboat adventures aboard Pelagia, a 45′ sailing yacht! Trips in and around Avalon and the Island of Santa Catalina. Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.

Avalon Shoreboat/Island Navigation

Water-taxi service in Avalon Harbor and surrounding areas. Land transportation also available. Ask for group & charter rates.

Catalina Adventure Tours, Inc.

Yellow submarine. Glassbottom boat. Seal rocks. City & interior bus tours. Special group/senior/combination packages available. Special rates for booking online.

Catalina Divers Supply

Fifty years on the Green Pier. Avalon’s original Dive Shop. Has two full service dive shops offering guided SCUBA with or without experience, SCUBA certification, SNORKEL rentals or tours, and BOAT TRIPS! Reservations suggested. Call toll-free or e-mail us.

Catalina Scuba Luv

Avalon’s premier dive shop! Family owned and operated since 1984. Join us for a shore dive or boat dive aboard the King Neptune. Knowledgeable crew. From snorkelers to instructor classes we do all of it. We can customize a dive package for your specifications. We offer introductory dives. Discover what you’ve been missing.

Catalina Snorkel & Scuba Adventures

On-site at Lovers Cove, Snorkel, rentals & tours. Scuba tours & classes. Call toll free no experience necessary!

Descanso Beach Ocean Sports & Catalina Island Kayak Expeditions

Kayak & snorkel rentals w/ instruction by hr/day/overnite. Guided natural history kayak tours 1 1/2 hrs to all day: kids classes; picnic & snorkeling tours; corporate programs; kayak camping info & delivery svc. Snorkel at Descanso Beach for an untamed fishy experience! Discover the beauty of winter paddling & snorkeling in our comfortable gear.

Discovery Tours

Exclusive Flying Fish and Sundown Isthmus Cruises. Plus Semi Submersible and Glass Bottom Boat tours. Walk underwater on the new Sea Trek Undersea Adventure.
Call or buy on-line.

Dive Catalina

Across from the basketball court. The friendliest dive shop in town. We offer introductory dives, tours, classes, rentals and boat dives! Call us.

Para-Sailing Catalina

Take sightseeing to new heights! Take off and land directly from the boat. Plus visit our new juice and smoothie bar. Located across from the basketball courts.

Snorkeling Catalina

Snorkel Trips & Guided Tours, Two Harbor trips, Dolphin & Sea Lion Trips, introductory and Guided Scuba Dives, Charters and Rental Gear are available. For reservations call toll free.

Wet Spot Kayak & Snorkel Rentals

Explore Lover’s Cove near Avalon or Little Harbor on Catalina’s "other" side. Guided tours with friendly local guides. Family owned and operated 18 years.

Casino Gym

Workout in the world famous Casino. Newly renovated fitness facility. Personal training. Spinning, Pilates, and more! Daily, weekly and monthly rates. Fitness shop.

  • 310-510-3030

Catalina Island Conservancy

Enjoy catalina while trying to protect it. Jeep Eco-Tours, Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden, Hike/Bike Permits, explore store, Nature Centers at Avalon Canyon/Airport-in-the-Sky. Wilderness Express Shuttle, Weddings/Special Events. Info and explore store at Conservancy House.

 

Catalina Island Museum

Discover Catalina’s unique history! Award winning steamship exhibit, Native Americans, sport fishing, pottery/tile, and great gift shop. Enjoy award winning exhibits with rare photos and artifacts. Open 10 am – 4 pm. Adults $5.00 Casino Building

Catalina Performing Arts Foundation KISL 88.7

We bring the arts to Catalina through classes, summer arts camp, live theater, and radio broadcasting. Member discounts. KISL 88.7 Community Radio

Catalina Stables

See Catalina’s natural scenic wonders by guided horse back rides through the mountains above Avalon. Enjoy great views of the bay. Open year round.

  • 600 Avalon Canyon Rd.
  • 310-510-0478

Catalina Tours

  • 17 Day Packages that include R/T Boat & a variety of outrageously fun activities.
  • 18 Tour Packages if you want to create your own "Fun"

Book On-line http://www.catalinatours.com

Dollyia Island Psychic and Enchanted Gifts

Palm and psychic reader, advice on all matters Past-Present-Future. Crystals, Stones, Candles, Jewelry. For appointment call.

  • 101 Pebbly Beach Road, Avalon CA 90704
  • 310-510-1171

Ma Parker’s Antique Portrait Emporium

Specializes in antique portraits, frames and curios. Dress up as your favorite old time character. Only 15 minutes and you can take your picture with you.

  • 310-510-2111

Mardi Gras Arcade

We have something for everyone. Enjoy Skeeball, Pinball, and exciting video games every day of the week. Located in the Metropole Market Place. Come join us for some fun.

Miniature Golf Gardens

Internationally known as one of the world’s most challenging and beautiful 18 hole award winning courses. Open every day of the year weather permitting. Also open summer evenings.

  • 310-510-1200

Spectrum Sports Management

Specializing in sports events and special tours. Contact us for a personalized tour, adventure ride or run through the interior. We also have a Santa Barbara office. For more info send us an email.

Avalon Walk-About with Chuck Liddell

Casually explore and experience Avalon’s past, present and future through the unique perspective of a native historian.

Catalina Adventure Tours

Yellow submarine. Glassbottom boat. Seal rocks. City and interior adventure bus tours. Special group/senior/combination packages available. Special rates for booking online.

Catalina Island Conservancy

Custom Jeep Eco-Tours with naturalist guides in Catalina’s wild interior. Enjoy Catalina while helping to protect it.

Catalina Island Kayak Expeditions

At Descanso Beach (DBOS). Featuring year-round guided natural history kayak tours. Discover Catalina’s natural beauty at our unhurried pace. Group activities our speciality.

Catalina Kayak Adventures

Discover the remote side of Catalina on our Little Harbor day trip. Small groups, friendly local guides. Wet Spot Rentals family owned and operated 17 years.

Ghost Tours of Catalina

Experience a "ghostly" walking tour through haunted Avalon! Your personal tour guide will take you to a variety of historic locations which are sure to raise the hair on your neck.

Island Express Helicopters

Celebrates 26 years of service to Catalina. The fastest way to Avalon, only 15 minutes. Serving Long Beach and San Pedro Boat Terminals. The "Day in Catalina" package is a favorite, also spectacular air tours. We also service Two Harbors and now Emerald Bay and we can take you directly to any Southern California airport. Call for Times and Reservations.

Special Event Services

Providing full destination management, creative meetings & event planning since 1981. Specializing in all-inclusive packages, tours & transportation.

Catalina Segways

Tour Avalon on an electronically powered SEGWAY human transporter. Take a 4-mile tour from the famous Casino building up to the Catalina Conservancy Nature Center and back. An experience like any other!