Best tours on Catalina Island

Tours are the easiest way to see the parts of Catalina you can’t walk to: the interior, the coves and what’s under the water. Ranked by Google ratings, with the most-reviewed operators weighted up.

Updated October 19, 2026 · Ranked from 4,938 Google reviews

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   1. Catalina Xtreme Parasail

   5.0(238)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Opens 8am tomorrow·6 min from the ferry

   For Catalina Island Parasailing rides, you won't find a better choice than Catalina Xtreme Parasail. We are a fully locally owned and operated company offering a first class parasail experience over the Islands pristine coastline. Our professional USCG licensed captains and experienced crew assist you through the whole process. Enjoy safe and amazing views 600 or 800 feet above the crystal clear waters! With USCG approved vessels, we can hold up to 12 people on board and is great for larger groups and families! Please visit our website or socials for early bird, birthday, military & first responder discounts!

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   2. Avalon Local Tours

   5.0(161)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Opens 8am tomorrow·28 min from the ferry

   See everything Avalon has to offer in this two-hour private tour by golf cart with one expert driver guide. Want to see our city through a local's eyes? Join Avalon local tours for the island's most unique golf cart tour. Take a joyride with us. Don't worry about wasting time getting lost or trying to figure out what you're looking at; we'll tell you all about it. A friendly Avalon local drives you around the city for a true insider's perspective. Always capturing a full spectrum of all the Instagram-worthy spots! We stop for photo opportunities at the most picturesque locations. Visit over 25 sightseeing locations on this super fun golf cart tour. You will get to see, touch, and smell your way through Catalina Island.

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   3. Catalina Adventure Sailing

   5.0(126)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Open now·5 min from the ferry

   Our 5-star TripAdvisor rated sailing trips offer you a memorable Catalina Island experience whether you want to just want to relax on deck or go for a paddle or swim. Catalina Adventure Sail currently offers sailing charters for up to 6 passengers. Your excursion will be guided by a knowledgeable and friendly, fully certified USCG licensed Captain.

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   4. Discover Avalon Tour

   5.0(32)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Opens 9am tomorrow·9 min from the ferry

   A post office that doesn’t deliver? A house that used to be a boat? A bird park without any birds? It’s all part of the unique charm that’s been attracting visitors of all ages to this quaint island town for more than a century. Postcard views abound on this open-air narrated bus tour through the streets of historic Avalon. Have your camera ready.

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   5. Catalina Adventure Tours

   4.9(2,014)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Opens 7:30am tomorrow·5 min from the ferry

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   6. Eco-Tours Catalina Island Conservancy

   4.9(863)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Opens 8am tomorrow·5 min from the ferry

   Eco Tours on open air vehicles into the interior of Catalina Island. See the Wild Side. Your Adventure Starts Here. Go where no other tour company can take you.

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   7. Haunted Catalina Ghost Tour

   4.9(143)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Open until 11pm·7 min from the ferry

   Explore Avalon's spooky history in this hour and half walking tour with our local historian.

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   8. Bison Expedition

   4.9(59)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Opens 9:30am tomorrow·9 min from the ferry

   Head out for an exciting expedition through favorite grazing grounds of Catalina’s American Bison, which are descendants of a small herd that was left on the island by a movie crew in the 1920s. This tour also passes through Middle Ranch and up Cape Canyon to a scenic overlook on Black Jack Mountain, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of rugged canyons and the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

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   9. Adam's Memory Maker Fishing Charters

   5.0(7)·Tours & activities · Avalon

   Open now·8 min from the ferry

   Are you ready for a fishing adventure? We provide Avalon's premier fishing charter service, letting expert and amateur anglers alike explore the water aboard our comfortable boat. Join us today and have some fun with our fishing charter, Catalina island sport fishing and fishing tours.

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    10. Taylored Catalina Charters

    5.0(7)·Tours & activities · Avalon

    Open until 9pm·2 min from the ferry

    We are Catalina Island's largest sport fishing boat. We are offering everything from eco tours, sunset cruises, around island excursions, family camping, and fishing charters from 4 hours up to 2 1/2 days.

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    11. Smith Rose Overlook

    4.9(16)·Tours & activities · Avalon

    20 min from the ferry

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    12. Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour

    4.8(1,149)·Tours & activities · Avalon

    Opens 9am tomorrow·17 min from the ferry

    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. From there, you'll enjoy sweeping ocean views as you zigzag down and across the canyon and through a grove of towering eucalyptus trees on five separate lines at speeds approaching 35 mph.

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    13. Catalina Coastal Tours & Fishing/Parasail

    4.8(57)·Tours & activities · Avalon

    Opens 8am tomorrow·9 min from the ferry

    Catalina Coastal Tours & Fishing LLC/ Catalina Xtreme Parasail offers private fishing charters for up to six passengers with all gear & bait included. We also offer dolphin & sea-lion excursions down the coast of Catalina. Want to view Catalina from high above , come parasailing with us! All activities are great for families & everyone who wants to enjoy our beautiful island from the water!

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    14. Catalina Island Company Ticket Booth

    4.8(36)·Tours & activities · Avalon

    Opens 12am·6 min from the ferry

    Tour company offering semi-submersible boats with glass walls for up-close views of marine life.

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    15. Catalina Tour Guide - Guided Golf Cart Tours

    4.8(30)·Tours & activities · Avalon

    Opens 9am tomorrow·9 min from the ferry

    Guided Golf Cart Tours on Catalina Island. See the Island through the eyes of a local! Our local guides make this tour special! Our knowledgeable and friendly drivers are all long term residents who love to share their home with their guests. Get some great photo ops from the best vistas in town. Our tours take you to locations some visitors never get to see!