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 Many
visitors limit themselves to Avalon's front street, missing much
of what makes Catalina such a special place. These narrated tours
can give you an introduction to the rich history, biology and scenery
of the island. Guides are well-trained and experienced, and many
have lived on Catalina for years.
Tours
of Avalon take you through the town's quaint residential streets,
and then up onto hillside roads for impressive views of the coast.
Some tours include a visit to the Wrigley
Memorial and Botanical Gardens, where plants unique to Catalina
are grown, along with many exotic species from around the world.
Visiting
the island's interior is a chance to see unspoiled California -
this land is protected by the Catalina
Island Conservancy, and no further development will be allowed.
Wildlife is plentiful, and you will likely see herds of buffalo
and large coveys of quail. With luck you might spot fox, mule deer,
or even bald eagles. The terrain is rugged, and from the roads you
will enjoy views down steep canyons to the blue ocean.
Avalon
Scenic Tour
A nine-mile drive along the beaches and hillsides of Avalon, with
a guide providing details and highlights. Discovery
Tours, Catalina
Adventure Tours. No reservations. Trips leave from the Tour
Plaza.
Casino
Tour
A comprehensive walking tour of the art deco Avalon Theatre and
world-famous Casino Ballroom. Preview this historic landmark on
the Virtual Catalina page (click on
the virtual panorama button) .
Discovery
Tours. No reservations. Trips leave from the Tour Plaza,
or the tour can be met at the Casino.
City/Botanical
Garden Tour
An extended version of the City Tour, including an informative stop
at the Botanical Garden and the Wrigley Memorial. Catalina
Adventure Tours. Trips leave from the ferry boat landing.
Discovery
Land-Tours
Catalina
Island Museum
Inland
Motor Tour
A 28-mile, 4-hour excursion, taking you along mountain ridges to
the island's far side. Includes stops at the Airport-in-the-Sky,
and El Rancho Escondido (where you might see an Arabian horse show).
Discovery
Tours. Reservations taken. Trips leave from the Tour Plaza.
Inside
Adventure Tour
A motor coach will take you on a two hour drive through the hills,
to the Airport-in-the-Sky. See rugged canyons and scenic coastline.
Catalina Adventure
Tours. Trips leave from the ferry boat landing.
Skyline
Drive
A 1-3/4 hour drive from Avalon to the Airport-in-the-Sky. Here you
can enjoy snacks and visit the Catalina Nature Center. Discovery
Tours. No reservations. Trips leave from the Tour Plaza.
Little
Harbor Day Trip
Drive to Little Harbor for a guided kayak expedition. Includes a
stop at Airport in the Sky. Catalina
Kayak Adventures
Catalina
Adventure Tours
- Offers
a wide variety of land and sea tours, operating year round.
- Tickets
sold in Avalon at on the Pleasure Pier, Shore Boat float,
and at the ferry boat landing. Tickets on the mainland
available onboard the boat from Newport, and at the Long Beach
and San Pedro boat terminals.
- Bus
trips leave from the ferry boat landing, boat trips from the green
Pleasure Pier.Web:
http://www.catalinaadventuretours.com.
Phone: 310-510-2888.
Discovery
Tours
- Operated
by the Santa Catalina Island Company since 1894. A broad selection
of boat and bus trips, available year round.
- Tickets
in Avalon at the ferry boat landing, the Tour Plaza,
the Pleasure Pier, the Discovery Tours Information Center and
the Casino. Tickets on the mainland at the Long
Beach and San Pedro boat terminals.
- Bus
trips leave from the Tour Plaza (between Sumner and Catalina Ave.).
Boat trips leave from the Pleasure Pier.Phone:
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310-510-2500
Little
Harbor Day Trip
Drive to Little Harbor for a guided kayak expedition. Includes Stop
at Airport in the sky. Catalina
Kayak Adventures
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