Get ready for two hours of adrenaline-fueled fun on TripAdvisor's top-rated Catalina Island adventure. After a brief safety session, you'll gear up and climb aboard a shuttle that will take you to the ridge top 600 feet above Descanso Beach Club.

Climb aboard an open-air Hummer in search of American bison on this exciting expedition into Catalina’s rugged interior. Catalina’s American bison, sometimes referred to as buffalo, are descendants of a small herd left on the island by a movie crew in the 1920s.

Come discover the Catalina Casino with our General Admission Tour.  Enjoy the Avalon Theater, see the Marine Bar, discover the Wrigley Ballroom, and stroll the Ocean Promenade. 

Nestled in an idyllic garden setting less than one block from the beach, Avalon’s Golf Gardens is the ideal spot for an afternoon of family fun. This unique 18-hole course has been a much-loved fixture on the island for nearly 50 years.

Come face-to-face with Catalina’s abundant marine life aboard Semi-Submersibles, as you cruise five feet below the surface in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin.

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

We've been taking curious Catalina visitors on journeys of discovery into Lover's Cove Marine Preserve for nearly a century.

Discover Avalon on this delightful journey along the beachfront, up the hillsides, and through the heart of this friendly and historic town. This tour always receives the highest ratings for customer satisfaction in our visitor surveys.

There’s nothing like an exciting journey through Catalina's pristine wilderness aboard an open-air Hummer. You’ll get an intimate feel for Catalina’s unique topography as you cruise the ridge around rugged canyons up to 1,500-foot East Peak.

Nestled in a small valley nearly 12 miles outside of Avalon is El Rancho Escondido, or “the hidden ranch.” Still a working ranch, it was originally started as the Wrigley family's Arabian Horse Ranch.

Catalina Casino offers a Casino VIP Backstage Tour, with exclusive access to explore the Stars' Dressing Rooms, Producers' Viewing Gallery, and the Directors' Projection Booth. 

Explore Catalina Island's natural beauty with kayaking, stand-up paddleboard, and beach equipment rentals at Descanso Beach. Closed November - February 13, 2025.

Willow Cove Half-Day Guided Paddle Expedition with Descanso Beach Ocean Sports.

A fun, natural history paddling tour with Descanso Beach Ocean Sports where you can imagine exploring the inaccessible coastline of the Catalina in an easy to maneuver & stable sit-on-top kayak for two!

Save $66 with this package! Enjoy the pristine Catalina coastline on this half-day self-guided excursion from Descanso Beach Ocean Sports.

Experience the thrill and anticipation, as a trained bird of prey—with wings spread and talons extended—swoops toward you and gently lands on your outstretched hand. This seasonal activity and operates from March to late October.

Experience your favorite Catalina Island activities with only your friends and family on a private Hummer Tour, Undersea Sub Expedition or Catalina Falconry Experience and more!