Itineraries

There’s so much to see and do on Catalina Island that it takes more than a day to do it all!

Most people only think of Avalon when they think of Catalina – but there’s a whole 76-square mile island to discover and plenty of activities to keep you busy as you explore.  Here are some ideas . . .

Avalon – Day 1

• Take a scenic city tour to get the lay of the land
• Discover Catalina’s abundant marine life in a glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible tour
• Stroll along Avalon’s palm-lined streets and shop for unique island gifts & souvenirs
• Play a round of miniature golf
• Follow your taste buds with a Food Tour or Happy Hour Tour
• Be pampered with a luxurious massage
• Rent a boat, kayak, stand-up paddleboard or pedal boat
• Wet a line and get hooked on fishing
• Take a smartphone tour
• Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many seaside restaurants
• Hit the arcade games or try mini bowling
• Rent a golf cart and tour Avalon on your own
• Search for dolphin, sea lions and harbor seals on an ocean tour
• Go snorkeling at Lover’s Cove
• Go parasailing
• Pedal around Avalon on a bicycle or rent an electric bike
• Experience open ocean riding on a jet ski (seasonal)
• Take in a historical walking tour and learn about Catalina’s tile or architecture or even ghosts or UFOs!
• Discover the history of Catalina at the Catalina Island Museum
• Set sail and explore the Island coastline
   

Casino And Descanso Beach – Day 2

• Tour the iconic Casino Ballroom and the Avalon Theatre
• Check out the Avalon Diving History Exhibit on the ground floor of the Casino building
• Dive in at the Casino Dive Park
• Try snorkeling or scuba
• Climb to the top of the Rock Climbing Wall
• Zip through the high canyons to the beach on the Zip Line Eco Tour
• Rent a kayak and paddle along the rugged coastline
• Go for a dip in the ocean at Descanso Beach
• Rent a beach cabana or lounge chairs for a luxurious day at the beach
• Sip a cocktail in the sun or enjoy lunch at Descanso Beach Club
   

Avalon Canyon – Day 3

• Play a round of golf at the Catalina Country Club
• Partner up for a tennis match
• Discover the Nature Center at Avalon Canyon
• Go camping at the Hermit Gulch Campground
• Hike up the Hermit Gulch Trail and connect to the Trans-Catalina Trail
• Take a custom naturalist-led hike overlooking Avalon Bay
• Stroll thru the stately Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden
• Maintain your workout routine with the new Avalon Canyon Fit Trail
   

Further Afield – Day 4

• Hire a friendly taxi to take you into the interior of the Island
• Have lunch at the scenic Airport-in-the-Sky
• Take in the natural and cultural history of the Island at the Airport-in-the-Sky Nature Center
• Go mountain biking
• Try your skill on an off-shore fishing expedition
• Traverse the island on the Trans-Catalina Trail, 37.2 miles from end to end
• Camp at one of the five interior campgrounds or at one of the many primitive boat-in campgrounds. Or go “glamping” (comfort camping) and be treated like royalty!
• Hop on a jeep, van, bus or Hummer tour into the interior
• Take an aerial tour of Catalina by helicopter
   

Two Harbors – Day 5

• Take the Cyclone from Avalon to Two Harbors, or arrive in Two Harbors by boat from San Pedro
• Go snorkeling or diving
• Hike to the overlook at Ballast Point
• Walk from one side of the island to the other the easy way~across the Isthmus, 1/2 mile wide
• Take a jeep tour to the west end of the island
• Enjoy lunch or dinner on the patio of the Harbor Reef
• See the historic Civil War barracks
• Overnight at the Banning House Lodge or camp out at the Two Harbors campground
• Rent a kayak and explore the nearby coves and underwater caves
• Work on your serve and spike with a game of beach volleyball
• Play a game of disc golf
• Try the signature Buffalo Milk cocktail