Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Los Angeles, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cars are mostly banned on Catalina Island, and trying to see the highlights of the island’s vibrant harbor area on foot is a recipe for blisters. On this express private tour, visit coastal Avalon by chauffeured golf cart, covering more sights in less time than you could on your own. Along the way, learn about the island’s history and unique lifestyles of its few thousand residents.
- Choice of morning, midday, and afternoon tour timings lets you organize your day with ease
- Relax with hassle-free, door-to-door transfers from anywhere in Avalon, including the port
- Take in highlights such as Catalina Casino, Pebbly Beach, and Wrigley Memorial
- At just a couple of hours long, this tour slots perfectly into packed itineraries
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Landing and facility fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Any Cruise Ship or Newport Flyer passengers select the Catalina Express port terminal above to be picked up on arrival. All others, we can pick you up anywhere there is street legal parking!
Itinerary
1
Avalon
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 645 reviews
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So helpful to get an overall tour of the island and learn its history.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was our favorite thing we did while on Catalina! Our guide, Jimmy, was so knowledgeable about the history of the island, and it was fun to hear about it from a local teacher! I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Catalina.
Art was a terrific guide!!! Very personable and knowledgeable as he is a true local. We really had a great experience seeing the town and surrounding area. Avalon is a neat place to check out for sure and I would highly recommend Art to be your guide!!
It’s a great way to see the island and you get to see things you wouldn’t see if you were on your own
Excellent experience with insightful information... The driver has lived on the island over 30 years. She was very knowledgeable and a subject matter expert about the island.
Nice and relaxed pace.
Dudley was our guide. Can’t say enough great things about him. He was awesome!!! Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with.
This is a fantastic way to see the island for a solo traveler or with a small group. Our expert guide, Dudley, grew up on the island so gave us an insider's view with island history and some of the best vantage points for photos and spectacular views. Our group is from the Chicago area, so we really enjoyed all the Wrigley and Cubs history. Dudley's love for the island really shines through, and he has a great sense of humor. He will keep you laughing while you're leaning all about the island. We were picked up at our hotel, so can't beat the convenience. It was a really hot day, and he provided bottles of cold water. We also had a friend who is afraid of heights, so Dudley made sure she was comfortable. A wonderful time and would recommend to those visiting Catalina for the first time or for those who've visited before and want to get an insider's view with a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide.
This was a great tour! We went all around the whole island with Lettie, a local who shared so many facts and insights we wouldn't have known if we had gone on our own. She was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide. Catalina was beautiful!
Duly was great. Growing up on the island made him an expert on the information he provided. The history of the island is impressive and seeing past pictures to what it is now was a wow moment. Took us to great look out points with spectacular views. Great photo opportunities. I was going to rent a golf cart but glad I didn't. Why spend time looking at the map and roads when I can have Dudly drive while I enjoyed the scenery and the history of the island. Thanks Dudly. Had a great time.
Leticia was great. She gave us a great history of Catalina. She stopped in areas that I had not been before. Overall a great experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We're so happy you had amazing time on your tour and got to see new spots! Leticia is the best!
Leticia was a wonderful tour guide. She took her time to take us through beautiful scenic areas of the island and explained its history. She made our family feel welcomed and we had great conversation. It was a wonderful day getting to meet Leticia and learning so much about this beautiful island. We would definitely recommend to friends and family! Thank you!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you had an amazing time on the island and would recommend us!
Fantastic exp. Ron was an amazing guide and knows everything. He was very friendly and makes our trip really memorable. Great work Ron 👍
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to spend your day with us. We're glad you had an awesome time!
This is a scam - the tour operator will process your reservation and payment but not deliver. I reserved a golf cart tour for 4 people, paid up front. Nobody showed up, the tour operator wasn’t responding to text or phone messages. After repeatedly calling ( and past the tour time) they texted me saying they don’t have any information about the booking. Despite sending the confirmation, booking ticket … they still refused to acknowledge that I signed up for a tour with them. They did offer to see if they could find another guide and that I’d need to pay again. This is crazy and after the bad experience I read more reviews with the same experience. I’m now arguing with Viator to try to get a refund. We were only on the island for the day so I couldn’t rebook. STAY AWAY !!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We spoke with you several times when you called because we never received this reservation that you made with Viator - we did everything we could to try help you unfortunately because it was so late in the day we had no guides available- As for payment because we did not have your reservation we never were paid for this- if you paid them you’ll need to get it back from them.
10/10 experience! Our driver was so patient! Our pick up address got changed last minute but our driver was on the phone with us and gave us directions on where she will pick us up. She was also very informative during our tour, stopped so we could take pictures, and even took amazing photos for my family! She was so funny and the entire tour was so fun and enjoyable. Highly recommend for those who want to learn about the island’s history and landmarks
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that everything went well! Hope you got some awesome pictures to share with your friends and family!
Our guide was amazing! She was personable and knew so much about the island. We learned a ton of history and had a blast with her. She was humorous and fun. I recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn about the culture and history of Catalina.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're so glad you had a great time and were able to learn a lot about our beautiful island! Come back anytime!
Great and interesting tour of Avalon and the surrounding hills. We learned about the history of the Island as well as the inner workings.
Our tour guide was informative, fun and friendly.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that you learned a lot about our beautiful island. Come back any time!
Leticia was very Knowledgable. Our tour was enjoyable. The tour guide showed us the most beautiful views we woukd not have found without her tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
The island really does have the most amazing vistas! Thank you for choosing us to show you our beautiful home!
Letty was a great guide and took us all over the island. I saw parts of the island that I've never been to. Also. she shared a lot of information about the island that I didn't know about. I think it comes from her living on the island for more than 30 years. I would highly recommend for anyone!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're so happy that you enjoyed your tour and were able to learn a lot about this incredible island! Come back anytime!
Amazing two hour private golf cart tour all over Catalina island. The guide is a native and was very informative. You will not miss any of the important landmarks or beautiful viewing spots on this tour. Ask for Dudley and you will have the best tour!
Ask for a recommendation of where to eat on the island. He will tell you where the locals go.
Very detailed communication from the tour operator prior to tour. Very responsive to questions.
Ensure you book the Catalina Express Ferry to the island in advance. They sell out daily.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you enjoyed the tour and the booking process! Catalina has some awesome food options, and we're so happy that Dudley could help you choose a spot!
Stress free, relaxing tour and history of the island. We loved the private experience and having a tour guide so we could ask questions. She took us to all the best viewpoints as well.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you could kick back and relax for a couple hours while we showed you our beautiful island! You're welcome to join us anytime!
Janeese was a fantastic tour guide! We got to see
Catalina from the eyes of a local. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're delighted to know that you enjoyed our tour!
Dudley our guide has lived on the islands nearly 70 years! He knew all the places, history, lifestyle and was very friendly and informed and gave us the best tour of a place we have wanted to go to for many years. What a treasure, the island and the escort.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We love teaching guests about the history of the island! Happy to have you back in the future!
We had the most informative time with Liddie, she was like being with a family member. She took us everywhere and gave us so much information all with warm, loving kindness. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're so delighted to hear that you had a great time and learned a lot. We totally agree, she is awesome! Come back and join us anytime!
Great experience. Went to places other rentals couldn't go. Learned about the island in a fun way. Kids got bubble wands and used them throughout the tour. Picked us up wherever we were and dropped us off wherever we wanted. 2 hrs long. Worth the extra $ vs. getting our own golf cart.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for touring with us and for the kind review! We're happy you enjoyed exploring the island.
Awesome tour, Dudley was amazing and very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed Catalina and it's rich history.
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you learned so much on the tour, we hope to see you again soon!
This was the highlight of our trip! Art was extremely knowledgeable having been raised on Catalina. He was also accommodating and a lot of fun! The vistas and history were exactly what we were looking for in this tour. This is a great way to get a feel for the island and people. We were sad when it ended!
Response from Host, May 2026
The vistas on Catalina are truly amazing! Thanks for the kind words and for touring with us. Come back anytime!
A wonderful, very in-depth tour of the island in a very comfortable golf cart. There were 5 of us and we were treated to a great time and learned so, so much information about the beautiful island of Catalina. Our tour guide, Dudley, made the whole experience a true delight!
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a lovely time on the island. Thanks for spending the day with us!
This is an amazing tour. Highly recommend. Dudley was an amazing guide and was a wealth of knowledge! Thank you.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for touring with us!
Letty was very knowledgeable and had great information about Catalina since being a long time resident! We enjoyed the experience and would recommend it
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We agree, Letty is a wonderful guide! Thanks for choosing us and we hope to see you back on the island soon.
If u have never been to Catalina Island, definitely do the tour so you have a good understanding and history.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We're so happy you learned a lot on your tour! Thank you for spending the day with us.
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