Second tour here; another excellent experience. Phil and Sal are phenomenal, highly recommended…read more Stories are fascinating. I love the history of the island, but they both convey it in a way that makes these tours the highlight of my experience on the island. Too much to write. Take the tour, you will see!

There was no haunted tours the day we went but the store it self was awesome. Little store but it…read morehad some great, scary stuff inside. The woman at the register was very friendly. Any horror enthusiast who visits Catalina Idland needs to make a stop here!

My boyfriend and I went for a quick day trip to spend some time at the island since he had never…read morebeen. We booked the 50 minute Discover Avalon tour and we loved it! It was the perfect amount of time to get acquainted will a little bit of Avalon and hear a few fun facts. Our tour guide was Laura and she was so funny and knowledgeable! I highly recommend the tour. A small warning, the tour bus is open air and a bit bumpy, so if you have injuries or issues with rough rides, I would maybe reach out to Discover Avalon and double check if you are good to tour with them :)

We took the bison expedition tour yesterday, Saturday, February 21, and had the absolute best…read moreexperience thanks to our guide, Andrew. From the moment we started, he was funny, warm, and incredibly engaging, while also being super knowledgeable and educational about the island and wildlife. What really stood out was how perfectly Andrew balanced the experience -- he knew exactly when to share great stories and facts, and when to let us simply soak in the sights, sounds, and beauty around us. He never rushed us and made sure we had plenty of opportunities for amazing photos and genuine wildlife sightings. We truly felt like we were seeing the island at its best. The tour felt safe, well-supported, and action-packed, without ever feeling overwhelming. You could tell Andrew genuinely cared about everyone having a great time and walking away with memorable moments. We also saw a fox and bison! Highly, highly recommend this tour -- and if you're lucky enough to get Andrew as your guide, you're in for a treat. Side note: when guides and drivers go above and beyond like this, please remember to tip. Andrew, if you ever read this -- thank you for such a fantastic experience. Hope your boss sees this and rewards you big time!

This is my second time taking this class. I really enjoy learning the history of Catalina Island…read moreand Catalina Tile. Loved it so much the first time that I had to come back and bring my husband (huge history buff). Robin is a great host and full of information. Excited to receive our finished tiles in a couple weeks.

We have been visiting Catalina annually for 25yrs. This was our first time going to Silver Canyon…read morePottery to make tiles, and we wish we went a long time ago! Robin was great at providing us with a quick history lesson and she was awesome at teaching us how to make the tiles. We can't wait to see the finished tiles. Definitely do this on your first visit to the island!

Phil was a fantastic guide and had several interesting stories about the island and its history…read morewould highly recommend this tour.

We had an amazing night. The owner and her puppy were so welcoming and lovely! The tour guide was…read morefun and knowledgeable! Highly recommend to go at night!

Joe Sampson is a life-long islander and the only city councilman I know who runs a PediCab…read morebusiness. I've known Joe for sixteen years, and he is a veritable font of all island info, whether you're interested in history, flora, or fauna. If you need a PediCab tour I cannot recommend Joe more highly, though the most interesting places on the island are hard to get to in a PediCab. He took us on a hiking tour on the west end last year, and he out hiked my kid and all his friends. LOL. So next time you're on the island, go find Joe Sampson if you want to learn some local lore. Tell him Marvin sent you. You won't regret it!

Not sure why this place has such bad reviews…read more Worker was very friendly and helpful. My dad rented us bikes for 2 hours. They charge $30 per hour or have a whole day deal for $90. Riding the e-bikes themselves ...is an experience. It was very scary at first for a first timer. Once you get the hang of it, it can be pretty fun. Just be careful going down the steep hills :( Everything went well. I'd recommend this place. They even let us leave our things inside the shop while we went on the bike ride. They also give you a map of the trails where you can bike and around how long it will take you to go around the trails. If I can do it as a scaredy cat, so can u! Just press the gas button, don't pedal LOL

Bikes are garbage, not maintained well. Shifter was broken,…read moreand brakes not safe. over priced for a bike that was only 300$ on amazon. These were 95$/ day and the quality was terrible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT GO HERE Browns Bikes E-bike rentals were much better quality and safer bikes for cheaper.

Wow.. what an amazing tour. Thank you Lindsey!…read more This is Judith. I went with my husband and neighbors. We took a picture with the Polaroid! We want to thank you very much for educating us on the island. As first timers, we were struggling on what to do in a short period of time. This was a great way for sure! We learned so much and love how we as tourist contribute to keep the island going. Every dollar counts. I loved seeing the bisons ( tired and retired ) lol , the airport ( especially the oatmeal cookie ) and even learning about the plants! It was so cool and fun! I'm already planning my trip this month! Hope we can meet again! See you soon!

We had a great time on this two-hour Catalina Island tour. It was the perfect way to see parts of…read morethe island beyond Avalon while learning about Catalina's unique history and wildlife. The highlight was getting to see the bison close up. Our guide shared interesting stories about the island's past and pointed out several scenic spots along the way. The stop at the Airport in the Sky about halfway through was a nice break to stretch our legs, use the restrooms, and grab a snack before continuing the tour. If you want to see a little more of Catalina than just the waterfront area, I highly recommend this tour.

I'll be honest, I was a little nervous at first. The group before us came back and a woman jumped…read moreoff the hummer looking totally frazzled, yelling "WARN THEM!!" which....yeah, not exactly comforting. So if you're on the fence or feeling anxious, this review is for you. We had Andrew as our guide and he was awesome. Before we even got on the open air hummer, he was very upfront that the ride would be bumpy and gave solid advice on where to sit if heights make you uneasy. That actually made me more nervous at first, but it turned out to be totally fine. The hummer never gets that close to the cliff edge, and it always felt controlled and safe. The views are unreal!!!!!! seriously breathtaking. We were lucky enough to see 2 bison, 2 Catalina foxes, 2 does, and a young buck. The tour before us saw zero bison, so we were thrilled. We even got to see them up close, which was incredible. As for the ride itself, I didn't find it nearly as bumpy as people make it sound. There were a few spots where the height felt a little sketchy, but in a "whoa" way, not a "nope, I regret everything" way. All in all, I'd absolutely recommend this tour. Don't let dramatic exit speeches scare you off, you'll be glad you did it. There's blankets available on the hummer in case you get chilly. Tips: - bring cash. TIP YOUR DRIVER!!!! - secure your hat and hair, so hat doesn't go flying off

Having Andrew as your guide made our entire experience, he was super knowledgeable and had us…read morelaughing the entire time!

Excellent tour! Very informative . We really enjoyed Marie made Avalon truly knew a lot about the…read morehistory of the island and the area.

From the owner: Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an…read moreauthentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are local residents. Our hour-and-a-half-long tour covers approximately one mile of the island's charming and predominantly flat terrain, making it accessible to most guests. For extra convenience, guests aged 6 and over are provided with a headset to wear during the tour, ensuring they can hear the tour guide clearly. Get ready to delve into the rich history of Catalina Island, with a focus on iconic landmarks such as the Holly Hill House, the scenic Green Pleasure Pier, and the renowned Catalina Casino. Guests will discover the origins of the island's name, the visions of Shatto, the Banning Brothers, and how the Wrigley family transformed the island into its current state. Wander through the heart of Avalon, connecting the past with the present, one step at a time.

This was one of the best tours I've ever been on with a local in Catalina very very very good very…read morevery very good Delightful experience

Because of Trek Catalina, I'm DEFINITELY coming back to this beautiful island. Juan is an awesome…read morehike guide, and an awesome person in general. We heard of Trek Catalina from our friends as they were leaving the hotel we stayed at, and juan was leaving brochures for the hotel. I'm so glad we got to meet him and go on this hike. Thanks, Juan, for an amazing adventure and showing us great views of the island.