walking tours

 


Catalina Island Museum
#1 Casino Way
P.O. Box 366
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-2414 310-510-4650
Fax 310-510-1957
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CATALINA ISLAND MUSEUM Visit Avalon's only institution devoted to the arts, culture and history of Santa Catalina Island. The newly renovated Catalina Island Museum includes an expanded museum store, a digital theater, a number of galleries dedicated to the history of Catalina Island and a new traveling exhibitions gallery. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, located on the ground floor of the Casino building, 310-510-2414 www.CatalinaMuseum.org
See Also Land Activities - Museums, Shopping - Gifts/Specialty, Land Activities

Member Since 1989



Ghost Tours of Catalina
P.O. Box 1845
Avalon, CA 90704
310-502-6131
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GHOST TOURS OF CATALINA Experience a “ghostly” walking tour through haunted Avalon over the very burial grounds the village was built upon. Become entwined with the unsolved mysteries, scandalous tales, ghostly sightings and why they continue to haunt Avalon. Evening & Day Tours Available
See Also Island Dining & Night Life - Nightlife & Entertainment, Land Activities, Land Activities - Ghost Tours

Member Since 2008



Urban Adventure Quest
805-603-5620
Fax 805-603-5620
Urban Adventure Quest Part game, part city tour, Urban Adventure Quest (UAQ) turns Avalon into a giant game board as you solve clues and complete challenges, while seeing the sights and learning local Catalina history. Using your Smart phone, simply connect to the Web-based software to embark on your own interactive scavenger hunt adventure. Three Catalina tours available...walking and golf cart. 805-603-5620 www.urbanadventurequest.com
See Also Land Activities, Land Activities - City Tours, Land Activities - Scavenger Hunts, Land Activities - Bike Rentals, Land Activities - Golf Cart Rentals

Member Since 2011



Discovery Tours
P.O. Box 737
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-2000 ext.1246
Fax 310-510-2194
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DISCOVERY TOURS
GPS Walking Tour
Stroll through the streets of Avalon with your own personal handheld guide. Our easy to use high-tech GPS multimedia devices will lead the way, pointing out interesting landmarks and historical points as you go. 310-510-TOUR (8687) www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com
See Also Land Activities - City Tours, Water Activities - Semi Submersable Tours, Land Activities - Interior Tours, Water Activities - Glass Bottom Boat Tours, Land Activities - Hummer / Jeep Tours, Land Activities - Casino Tour (Architecture Tour), Land Activities - Wildlife Viewing, Land Activities, Land Activities - Zipline, Water Activities - Seatrek, Water Activities - Snuba, Water Activities - Wildlife Viewing Tours, Specials & Packages - Island Time Packages, Water Activities - Flying Fish Tours

Member Since 1992


Taste of Catalina Food Tours
P.O. Box 306
Avalon, CA 90704
800-979-3370
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Avalon Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour. Explore Catalina as never before on this tasty cultural walking tour. Delight in Avalon's award winning cuisine as you stroll by the bay soaking up the intriguing history that our enchanted island has to offer. You are in for a tasty adventure!

Advanced purchase required, as tours sell out quickly!

What is a Food Tour?
Suitable for adults and teens, explore Avalon as never before while leisurely walking through downtown with our fun, local guides who will share the inside scoop on just about everything! This one and only, informative 3-hour tasting and cultural walking tour will open your eyes to hidden tidbits of the island's rich history and culture. Satisfy your appetite with our town's award winning cuisines as you indulge your palate for a few hours of Sipping, Sampling & Savoring!

Why Taste Catalina?
• Sip, Sample & Savor diverse cuisines.
• Get the scoop on the best places to eat.
• Encounter local merchants personally.
• Interact with fellow foodies.
• Delight in learning culture and history.
• Explore with an insider's perspective.
• Sightsee in a deliciously unique fashion.
• Support local mom n' pop shops on your stay.
• Don't miss out on this culinary attraction.
See Also Island Dining & Night Life - Nightlife & Entertainment, Dining - Restaurants, Land Activities - Food Tasting Tours, Land Activities - City Tours, Land Activities

Member Since 2013


Catalina Backcountry
P.O. Box 1154
Avalon, CA 90704
310-913-9036
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Catalina Backcountry offers several Guided Day Hike options for those wishing to expore the Backcountry of Catalina - with limited time.

We also offer Backcountry Trail Support Services for hikers, backpackers, campers, and cyclists. Here at Catalina Backcountry, we can help make your island adventure easy and enjoyable by coordinating all aspects of your visit.

The Trans-Catalina Trail stretches 37.2 miles from the Renton Mine Trailhead on the East End to Starlight Beach on the West End. It winds up hills and down valleys offering spectacular views across the 43,000-acre Nature Preserve of the Catalina Island Conservancy known as Catalina's "Interior." This trail can be enjoyed by both hikers and cyclists.

You can hike a single leg of the Trail, or tackle it in it's entirety over multiple days. 310-913-9036, www.catalinabackcountry.com.
See Also Land Activities - Hiking, Land Activities - Interior Tours, Land Activities, Land Activities - Wildlife Viewing

Member Since 2013



Catalina Island Conservancy
125 Clarissa Ave.
P.O. Box 2739
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-2595
Fax 310-510-2594
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CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY A private, non-profit conservation organization protecting 88% of Catalina. Nature center, native plant gardens, educational programs, memberships. 310-510-2595. www.catalinaconservancy.org
See Also Land Activities - Interior Tours, Land Activities - Hummer / Jeep Tours, Land Activities - Camping, Shopping - Gifts/Specialty, Weddings, Meetings & Group Events - Wedding Planners & Officiates, Land Activities - Wildlife Viewing, Land Activities, Land Activities - Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens, Land Activities - Hiking, Land Activities - Hiking, Transportation - Transportation on the island, Air Activities - Airport / Airline

Member Since 1986

A small herd of black buck antelope was introduced to the island in 1967.