Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour
Overview
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50 minutes
Mobile ticket
Rediscover the enchantment of Avalon on this delightful nonstop 50 minute journey along the beachfront, up the hillsides, and through the heart of this friendly and historic town. This tour always receives the highest ratings for customer satisfaction in our visitor surveys. You’ll see picture-perfect views and colorful local attractions as your guide shares interesting Catalina Island history and folklore from the comfort of our passenger vehicle. This seven-and-a-half mile journey provides a comprehensive history of Santa Catalina Island’s only city, Avalon. Don’t forget your camera.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Please check your email through Viator for your confirmation number and tour information
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Avalon
Tour will depart from the Island Tour Plaza and will drive around the City of Avalon pointing out Avalon's historic buildings and attractions.
What‘s Included
Driver Live Commentary on Board
Food and Drinks
Options
Times May Vary
Reviews
290 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
City of Avalon Scenic Tour
Wilmina A,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an informative scenic tour of their history as well as the present time. The tour guide was nice, jolly and driving was perfect despite challenging roads, manage to drove us safe. I will rate him a ten stars.
Fun tour on Catalina
850rogerk,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fun time on the tour . The hummer car experience felt like the Indiana jones ride. Super fun! Our tour guide, Andrew, was not only informative but also funny. If you’re going to take a tour while on the island , I think this is the one you should take . Definitely request Andrew.
Fun tour or Avalon with Andrew
Stehen H,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome tour. Andrew provided an excellent narration of the Avalon city. Fun ride loved the zoom to to the top in the hummer
Amazing
Monica S,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very insightful and fun. I was solo and had a wonderful experience. In planning to return.
Amazing tour loved it and Lora the guide was fantastic!
claudiakelley,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing one hour tour with a very lovely guide Lora! She even had two stops at the most scenic views and took perfect pictures on everyone at the bus! Really recommend to do first thing when you arrive if you haven’t been here before!
Great way to start the trip!
Maps16224431960,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura was such a great tour guide and made us all smile and laugh. It was the first thing we did once we got off the ferry, and it was a great start to the trip! Very nice way to see the area and find out about in an hour.
Great Way To Begin Your Visit to the Island
ThomasTCat,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We are so glad we took the tour of Avalon when we first arrived so we could decide what we wanted to see and do while we were here and learn about some of the history. We were driven up to the top of the island where the Wrigley Home, Memorial, and Botanical Gardens are. ( We later came back on our own and toured the gardens, and enjoyed the view from the top). We saw where the Chicago Cubs held their spring training camp and where they stayed while they were on the island, loved hearing the legendary tale of Old Ben - the friendly California sea lion who visited Avalon regularly and happily greeted the tourists. There is a statue of Ben in a little park on the waterfront. We heard about the Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel and the property that his family still owns on the island, saw the shops, fountains, the Catalina Casino that is actually a theatre with a circular ballroom, the unique personal residences like the one built to look like a boat, and so much more. This relatively inexpensive tour is definitely worth making time for in your schedule while you are visiting Catalina Island!
2 Hour Bison Tour a MUST!
Randy P,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 2 hour Bison tour is a must! I have us plenty of opportunity to get to know the Catalina Island history. We were also lucky enough to see quite a few Bison too! Our tour guide was phenomenal!!!
Totally recommend
Denys S,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The driver was very humorous and the tour was entertaining. We learned a lot, and the views were gorgeous. Gave us plenty of chances for good photos! I recommend as a first activity when you get to the island, it covers the history and landmarks of the island while also providing a relaxing ride around.
Great time
659maricelaf,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience, Steve was very patient with us since we saw the tour at the last minute and he guide us were to get the tickets, on the tour he was very informative and explained the city history really good. I will definitely will recommend getting this tour.
From US$31.15
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