The woman working here was so kind and knowledgeable. She was patient with my questions as I had…read morenever snorkeled before and gave good advice on where to go and if we needed wetsuits or not. I would highly recommend!

I would absolutely go here for your snorkel or kayak rentals. The guys who work are so nice, they…read morereally just want to see people enjoy the island!!! Very well priced!!!

Highly recommend the tour to Frog Rock. Dario was an amazing tour guide and truly patient and…read moreinformative with all of our questions. This place knows their stuff and Dario is an incredible asset to this team.

Solid crew and a great experience all around. We rented…read morekayaks here during the off-season, which we really appreciated -- not every place stays open, and the water was absolutely beautiful. The team was chill in the best possible way: efficient, relaxed, and clearly experienced. They got us in the water quickly, gave clear instructions, and were right there when we returned. No stress, just a smooth, well-run operation that lets you enjoy Catalina the way it's meant to be enjoyed.

I had had such a great day trip to Avalon, Catalina Island. While on the beach with my daughter…read moreand grand kids we made a quick stop to The Beach Stand and rented everything we needed to make the fun times begin! We had our comfortable beach chairs, umbrella and most important, the tubes! Before we went to went to The Beach Stand the kids were having fun but for some reason once they got their tubes they started having a great time! I highly recommend renting from The Beach Stand. The staff is wonderful and the prices are fair and they will even place your umbrella in the sand for you and they have this special way of securing the pole so you don't have to worry about it being blown away if the wind. I highly recommend The Beach Stand. It is so easy, everyone has fun and it sure beats lugging everything from the mainland!

We are long time residents and love renting from here! Beats lugging beach equipment everyday!!!…read moreHighly recommend!

Marcus was the BEST tour guide! He deserves a raise. He was very helpful, educated us on sea…read morecreatures and random facts, and helped multiple people when they fell out of the kayak and a paddle board.

My fiancée and I went on a kayak tour with Marcus, he did an excellent job guiding us. It was my…read morefiancées first time on a kayak and she was made to feel totally at ease. He was also super knowledgeable about the marine life which was a great bonus. Highly recommend!

On a one day visit to Catalina Island, there is so much to do, see and eat…read more To start, rent a golf cart or wear good walking shoes because this port is not too big for tourist exploration. There is also a "Circuit" ride share that will take you around the island for $2 per person. Coming in by tender from a cruise ship is great. The docking area is in town and so close to everything. I exited the tender and walked along the waterfront where I passed a few children's playgrounds with a pirate theme. Then on to where the golf carts are rented. I walked to the pier (Green Pier) where there are bathrooms and many small shops all hoping for the tourist business. They carry the typical port souvenirs. After a long walk on this short pier I got to the end where there is many people fishing with poles and the little set ups they will sell you for a few dollars and the bait too. There are plenty of benches to sit and watch the boat come in and out of the harbour. There is a small beach area that has lots of pretty colored little rocks along the shoreline. The walk to the round Casino Building is pretty much the end of the road before a mountainside resort. I passed by some waterfront restaurants that were even crowded on a cloudy day. My walk back to the tender was quick and the ride back to the cruise ship was also pretty nice and calm.

Catalina island interior is the best place to experience nature without having to travel far. We…read morehave toured the interior quite a few times. We booked a tour once to see bisons but didn't get to see animals cause it was raining. The tours we went by ourselves were much better! We saw many wild animals including bisons! The interior vineyard is so beautiful. The trips were very enjoyable but a bit of too much sun for me. Wear sunscreen and a hat to prevent sun exposure! Keep in mind that it takes 20 years to be able to buy a real car on island. Only one golf cart is allowed per residence. There are no spaces for real cars and more golf carts in Avalon. Our family and friends live here so they have a real car to take us to interiors. Yes you will need a real car to do that! Avalon has enough restaurants and bars to hang out. Casino is also a movie theater to show older movies on certain weekend evenings. They offer tours of this historic casino too. They host NYE gala every year. Beach club is great for summer times. Museum is small but still worth taking a tour. Too bad the spa has closed down, we used to go there all the time. This island has so much to offer. It's the best place for a lot of fun just a ferry ride away!

If you want big yellowtail the Thunderbird out of Newport landing is by far the best boat in…read moreSouthern California. Crew was awesome and they always do their best to put us on the big fish. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to catch a trophy

We had a great time here on Sunday on the whale watching tour! We opted for the 5pm tour and wow…read morewere those waves huge heading out and coming back in. We set off out into the ocean and we quicky encountered a mama whale and her baby. They hung out around the boat the whole time we were there and we even had some seals come our way. The ride was rough due to the high waves and it made some people sick. There is plenty of seating, snacks / drinks for sale and the staff was friendly and informative. I totally recommend this tour and we got very lucky to have seen two whales out in the wild! So much fun!

We recently took the 50-minute scenic island tour with Catalina Adventure Tours, and overall, it…read morewas a great experience! The tour does an amazing job of hitting the highlights around Avalon, sweeping you up past the historic Catalina Casino, Lover's Cove, and all the way up to the incredible vantage points near Mt. Ada. The time absolutely flew by-the 50 minutes went by so fast because the narration was engaging and the views of the harbor below were stunning. It's a fantastic, quick way to get a layout of the island and soak in some great local history. The only real downside to note is that you aren't able to actually get off the vehicle to stretch your legs or take photos. Every picture has to be snapped directly from your seat in the open-air safari truck.

* Did the glass boat and submarine tour- and highly recommend both…read more *Apart from the fun adventure of viewing marine life, the tour guides on both the expedition were knowledgeable and shared the island history as well as marine life education (you learn a lot!) * if you have issues with closed spaces, I don't recommend the submarine adventure *Expect some steps for both rides. If you can't do even a few stairs at all with guard rails... then reconsider * On both tours you have the option to purchase fish food that brings sea life closer to the viewing window- cash only and so plan accordingly. *Fun for all ages

Ron was the BEST!!! As someone who can't swim, and is afraid of the ocean, he made my experience…read morewonderful. He provided us with wet suits, fins, and masks. Took us to Lover's Cove, and helped us go in to the water. I felt very safe with him there. He had me use a pool noodle and a guard floaty thingy so I was afloat the whole time. He was very patient, kind, and super knowledgeable about everything we saw under water. The whole experience was amazing, and it felt surreal to be able to explore the ocean like this.

On 9/10/11, my 400th review is dedicated to B A B Y D O L P H I N S ! ! !…read more Snorkeling Catalina offers more than just snorkeling services. They also have a 1 hour dolphin and sea lion excursion. And if youre lucky, youll see lots of dolphins, and maybe even some baby ones! We made reservations in advance, went to their shop, paid and got our directions to the boat. We boarded (just two of us and our guide- small and personable tour!) and set out! The boat headed over to the buoy the sea lions hang out on and I was a little disappointed because it was a little boring. But then we saw dolphins, so our boat operator guide headed over to them. We spent the rest of the hour chasing dolphins, in the middle of the dolphins, and most awesomely, seeing BABY DOLPHINS!! It does not get much better than that. Our guide did a great job of seeking them out and putting us right in the middle of them. I guess we got lucky because our guide said wed have a better chance of winning $5 in the lottery on a given day than see that many dolphins, but we did and it was great! The saddest part of it all was that both of our phone batteries were dying (from all the other pictures we had taken all morning) and we didnt get to take pictures of the dolphins! I got a few quick videos however, and some waterproof [film] camera pics I still need to develop (I have since purchased a waterproof digital camera). So sorry I dont have a lot of pictures to share, but that just means you have to do it for yourself. Poor quality from video: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/xE2I9TwYA9_BLlivk1FzIA?select=2BQvt7aLRPvHm7O_Zy9eOw Seriously, seeing a bunch of dolphins in the water below your little boat (you can practically touch them) and jumping out of the water is great, but seeing baby dophins jumping alongside the adults as well as alone? That is just super duper awesome. I want a baby dolphin for myself (ok, not really)! 5 stars for the dolphins! Info from their website: Daily Schedule 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm Pricing (Prices do not include the 7% Avalon City Tax) Adults / Child (3-11) $38.00

Huge shoutout to Kruze and Nat for doing such an outstanding job from start to finish. You can tell…read morethey genuinely enjoy what they do, and it made the experience that much better. 10/10 experience, 10/10 guides, and 0/10 regrets... except maybe agreeing to take that first "confident" step with sweaty palms.

Had a wonderful time zip lining with Nat and Kruze. They were knowledgeable on local ecology and…read moremade the tour fun and entertaining while also making us feel extra safe! Highly recommend!

Dustin is the Best Captain!…read more We had an absolutely incredible time! Dustin was right on time, professional, friendly, and extremely attentive to everyone in our group from start to finish. Dustin went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable day. He even found whales for us out in the ocean, which was such an amazing experience! Afterward, he got us set up in the bay with paddle boards, a lily pad, and goggles so everyone could get in the water and enjoy themselves. If you're looking for a captain who genuinely cares about making sure everyone has an amazing experience, ask for Dustin. 10/10 experience and easily 5 stars. We will absolutely book with him again!

This was the best experience I've had out on the water. Perfect for a birthday or other celebration…read morewith a small group. We saw tons of dolphins, sea lions, and a whale and we were super close. I said "wow!" the most I ever have in my life during this excursion. Dustin was super accommodating and knowledgeable. Thank you for such a memorable time with my friends.