The driver for our vehicle on the "Ridgetop Eco Adventure" was Andrew. Kool Dude, he helped make…read morethe trip awesome with his quips, jokes, and driving skills.

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!

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!

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!

Thank you Catalina Coastal Tours for an amazing day of fishing!! Captain Aiden of the RedRum had us…read moreon the fish in no time and the bites never stopped. We caught over twenty fish between the six of us during the four-hour charter, including four beautiful yellow tail. We are already planning our next trip over. Thank you for providing a memorable experience for my family!

Captain John was amazing, he knew all the spots. We caught our limit of rockfish within an hour. We…read morewent back to dock to drop someone off because of motion sickness. John was super accommodating and he managed to acquire live squid for us to use for halibut/bass fishing. We caught 3 massive halibut, White Sea bass(wasn't a keeper), and white fish (also threw back). John cleaned our fish and bagged them for us. Amazing trip will definitely come back for yellow tail!

June 26 & July 5, 2025 | Catalina Island Avalon | The Catalina Island Museum is a great way to know…read moremore about the beautiful island, including its history! Experience | It was amazing learning more about Catalina Island: history, the famous people on the island, including Marilyn Monroe, as well as well-known Writers/Authors, incredible art pieces, sculptures, pottery, photography & even the blueprint of the spectacular Casino... and so much more! Lights, Camera, Action | There is also a sit down Theater inside the museum where you can watch a 15 minute movie about the history of Catalina Island! Tickets | $12 | Admission throughout the two-level museum, both indoor and outdoor! Stairs and elevator accessible! Gift Shop | Fun books, postcards, beautiful tiles, souvenirs, jewelry, figurines, Bath & body products ... The gift shop has it all! Overall | I enjoyed every moment at the museum, as Catalina Island Avalon is one of my favorite places! Exploring the museum is a great way to know more about the island and it's history!

Beautiful museum in Avalon surveying its history, from Native American settlements to the Civil War…read more(!), the great fire, the Wrigleys, WWII, the Beach Boys, and beyond! Has a nice gift shop with quality souvenirs, a theater with an enjoyable movie that gives you a great overview of the island's history, well laid-out exhibits, and galleries with local art and pottery. There is a large rooftop patio with a nice view, and one of my favorite plaques (by the elevator), which lists some of the local slang! (Eg, non-islanders live "overtown" on the mainland) A visit here will enrich your visit tenfold, giving you context to the paradise around you.

Really enjoyed this excursion! The boat (Cyclone) was in good shape, and the crew friendly and…read moreprofessional. We saw not only flying fish, but also dolphins and sea lions swimming alongside us. A sea turtle even swam right up to the boat!

Trip was canceled by the company on 9/6 due to supposed mechanical issues with their boat. As of…read moretoday, 9/23, they still have yet to issue a refund.

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

Terrible experience, all the driver did was scare 3 of the 6 of us with his driving…read more Stay away!!!

* 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

We were going to try out the submarine, we accidentally went to the "yellow" submarine tour…read morelocation to buy tickets and they were over $25 more each. Ticket! The Catalina tours on the green pier literally were so nice and so informative and cheaper for tickets for the same tour! The young people selling tickets to the yellow Sub at tvos location didn't even bother to tell us that the visibility would be horrible at the time we were hoping To go due to murky waters from storm In Mexico. We went to the Catalina tours and the employee gave us advice on waiting to go out due to storm and not to waste our money so we can enjoy it when it's nice weather. We highly appreciated the honesty and will definitely be checking them out next trip!! Get the Catalina app for scheduled tickets with them as well if needed :) yay for the red sub!

Our driver met us at the end of the pier when we got off our tender. Ron Lowder was an incredible…read moredriver was an enormous amount of information since he's lived on the island for so long. He was not only informative but interesting. We enjoyed the tour very much. It is more than I usually spend on an excursion but so well worth it. The only thing I wish we could've done was spent a half hour at the botanical garden. My suggestion would be that you could charge a little more and add another hour to the tour and allow people to walk around the garden.

***** 10 STARS TOTAL On Sunday, June 15 our friend Annie had…read morebooked a Catalina Island Golf Island Tour for us through this company. Only having been to Catalina twice, once when I was 9 and then in 2024 I was completely unaware of the history of the island & what was on it. Let me start of saying the staff is amazing. Our original tour was planned for the 14th of June & I woke up with food poisoning that morning, very sick. I mean who needs a beach vacation when you can spend it worshiping the porcelain god. I managed to make it onto the Catalina Express only to turn around & leave. I was devastated, I thought we were going to miss out on this great adventure but I just couldn't hang. I called & texted the company, hoping, praying they'd show some compassion and they did. They were so kind as to let me reschedule for the following day. I wish I knew who I was messaging but I never got a name as well as the sweet lady that called me. So, we make it to the island on Sunday morning. I was feeling 100% & ready to go. Our tour guide Leticia met us at the discussed location at 9:15 sharp. She was very sweet & concerned that we had missed our prior reservation, but happy that we made it. I mean she was so nice I wanted to adopt her. I can't even tell you all the places we saw. So much to take it. Letty was very knowledgeable having been a resident of the island for 35+ years. Anything we asked she knew the answer to. Just to name a few, we saw the house Norma Jean loved in during 1943/44. Catalina Chimes Tower, Wrigley Memorial, Pet Cemetery, House in the shape of California, the Wrigley Mansion, and so much more. Educated on the gas prices on the island (Holy Moly), the wait time to bring a car onto the island, educates us on the Bison on the island. She offered to take our photos throughout the tour which was so thoughtful. I mean who doesn't love a good photo op. I can't say enough about her, she was an amazing tour guide. Our friend Annie was correct, everyone here was great! I've already recommended yall to a few friends who will be visiting during the summer. I'd like to thank everyone for their understanding & compassion when i became ill, yall are amazing! Letty, keep up the great tours, so glad we had you for our guide. You rock!!

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!