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 617 reviews
Kelley_P, Jun 2026
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.
sschauble, Jun 2026
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.
Dawn_K, Jun 2026
Janeese was a fantastic tour guide! We got to see
Catalina from the eyes of a local. Highly recommend!
Matthew_H, Jun 2026
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.
Ann_B, Jun 2026
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.
Daniel_F, May 2026
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.
David_M, May 2026
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!
Chris_M, May 2026
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!
Sherry_H, Apr 2026
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!
AMANDA_M, Apr 2026
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!
Ginger_K, Apr 2026
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.
Douglas_V, Apr 2026
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.
Barbara_M, Apr 2026
This was an amazing tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Art was a great tour guide. Lots of Island facts and great stories
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Art is a wonderful guide and storyteller! We're glad you had an enjoyable time, thank you for touring with us.
Barbara_J, Apr 2026
The Catalina Island private tour was exceptional. I rate this high because of the Tour Guide. She was engaging with a friendly demeanor, ensuring our welcoming at first greeting. She provided informative commentary about local history and culture. She shared interesting facts, stories and personal antidotes to create a dynamic and memorable tour experience. She is a “GEM” …hang on to her !
Please share this with Letty♥️
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We're absolutely going to pass this on to Letty, she's a rockstar! Thank you for spending the day touring with us.
Nancy_M, Apr 2026
This was a great experience I learned so much about Catalina Island. Our guide was Dudley and he was the best and if I didn’t again request Dudley again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for the kind words about our awesome guide Dudley! We're glad you had a good time.
Michael_R, Apr 2026
We had an amazing time, Dudley was very knowledgeable and made us feel welcome. Overall great experience. Dudley was the best!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
You are always welcome on Catalina Island! Thanks for spending the day touring with us.
George_M, Apr 2026
Great tour! Our driver Letty was so knowledgeable and so much fun! She made the experience 5 STARS!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the glowing review! Letty is truly a superstar.
Billie_N, Mar 2026
It was great way to see the island and learn all about the history. Our tour guide Dudley was the best.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dudley rocks! Thanks for touring with us, we're glad you had a great time!
Brian_B, Mar 2026
Letty was the perfect guide. She has lived in Avalon for many years and knows the history of Catalina Island really well. Very enjoyable tour and very much recommended
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Letty is a gem! Thank you for choosing our tour, we're glad you had an enjoyable time!
Cheryl_K, Mar 2026
Great tour! Dudley our guide lived there for 50 years plus and was a wealth of interesting info. Beautiful views and great history!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Dudley and learning about the history of the island! Thank you for touring with us.
Constance_J, Mar 2026
Dudley was fantastic with all of his knowledge and stories of your beautiful island! We learned more than the average tourist renting a golf cart!!
Highly recommend this tour!! We will be back!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dudley is fantastic, we completely agree! Thanks you for choosing us and hope to see you back in Catalina soon!
Genny_A, Feb 2026
Janeece, our tour guide, was incredibly pleasant and made us feel like part of her family. She was also very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of valuable information.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Welcome to the family! Thanks for choosing us for your tour.
Rebecca_H, Feb 2026
Letty was wonderful! We had so much fun. The experience was informative and adventurous. We traveled all around the island and saw all the sites!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are so glad you had a fun adventure with our tour guide Letty. Thanks for touring with us!
Valerie_M, Feb 2026
Our driver Art, was fantastic. Since he was born and raised on Catalina, his nowledge and history of the Island made this an unforgettable experience for us.
I encourage everyone to try and have him as your driver and tour guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We agree, Art is fantastic! Thank you for touring with us!
Jane_M, Feb 2026
Our guide Dudley was informative and friendly. We learned a lot about the island! It was really great having a tour guide who has lived on the island most of his life.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed seeing Catalina through the eyes of a long-time local. Thank you for touring with us!
Jennifer_S, Jan 2026
Yes, you can see all that the island offers within 2.5-3.0 hours on this tour. Our guide, Letty, was fantastic; however, it was hard to hear her at times. She does stop the golf cart often to explain the sites, let you take pictures, and gives fun and unique information. You’ll see all of the Wrigley mansions from the outside, learn about where the Chicago Cubs trained for 20 years, see the schools, homes on the island, and beautiful greenery. Avalon is extremely small - we were expecting something much larger and commercialized, but it’s a small, quaint city with very nice people. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. One last thing that is good to know is that cruise ships stop at Avalon at least once a week. Thankfully, we weren’t there at the same time as a cruise ship because it would have been very difficult to shop and see everything with an additional 3000-6000 people.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We're so happy to hear you learned so much on your tour and loved visiting Avalon. Thank you for spending your day with us!
tcjhbergman, Jan 2026
Letty was a great tour guide - provided lots of interesting information. Pick up and drop off were very easy.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So glad to hear that the pick up and drop off went smoothly. Thanks for touring with us!
Steven_K, Jan 2026
Great get acquainted tour of Avalon and close surroundings. Dudley, our tour guide has lived here forever and was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So happy to hear you enjoyed Dudley's tour! Thanks so much for spending your day with us!
Donna_P, Jan 2026
Lettie was very informative about Catalina and it was so interesting. Great tour guide!!! It was a perfect amount of time for a tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We agree there's so much to learn and explore on the island! Thank you for spending the day with us!
Claudia_F, Jan 2026
Kind and knowledgeable guide. Letty picked us up from the ferry landing and provided us with rain ponchos.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So glad to see the that even the rain didn't put a damper on your experience. Thank you for choosing to spend you day with us!
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