Private Tour
Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Catalina Island’s original custom guided golf cart tour! Explore Avalon through the eyes of a local. With us you will learn about the history of the Island and the lifestyle of its residents. Custom tours of 2 hours will entertain and educate you! Reserve your tour time in advance, limited times and space are offered each day.
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Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Avalon
Explore these local hangouts and iconic landmarks – Pebbly Beach, the Inn at Mt. Ada and “three palms”, the pet cemetery, the Memorial/ Botanical Gardens, look-out points over Bell Tower Road, the world famous Casino building – including feeding the fish and the Casino Point Dive Park and Marine Preserve plus a peek around the Avalon Diving History Exhibit!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Guided Golf Cart Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
589 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Avalon Local with Depth of Knowledge
Brian B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Letty 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
Great tour!
Cheryl K,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Dudley our guide lived there for 50 years plus and was a wealth of interesting info. Beautiful views and great history!
With our elderly parents, we were entertained and learned so much from Letty. It was a beautiful afternoon - thanks!
Scott D,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent afternoon on Catalina!
Great Tour. Dudley is a 10 Star Guide.
scottcF1286DL,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing way to spend the morning on Catalina. Dudley was the best tour guide you can ask for. Beyond knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The entire family (kids included) enjoyed this tour. Great value and great experience. Cannot recommend this tour and Dudley enough!
Skip the Golf Cart Chaos—Book Art Instead!
amilied2026,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a girls’ cruise and got the chance to explore the beautiful island of Catalina—and honestly, this tour ended up being one of the highlights of our trip! We decided to go with a guided tour (instead of attempting to navigate on our own… which would’ve 100% turned into chaos), and we were paired with Art—BEST decision ever. Art knows the island inside and out and made the whole experience fun, personal, and actually interesting (no boring history lectures here). One of our favorite fun facts he shared—no one has been born on the island since the 70s because they banned births at the hospital! It’s little things like that that made the tour so memorable. He has this amazing ability to read the group’s vibe and tailor the tour to match—ours quickly turned into a perfect mix of exploring, laughing, and stopping for the occasional “refreshment” He took us to hidden gems we never would’ve found on our own, found the cutest little local spots, and even doubled as our personal photographer. And I’m not exaggerating when I say… every single photo was a 10/10. We’ve never looked better What really stood out were the personal stories he shared about the island—it made the whole experience feel way more special than just driving around in a golf cart. Highly, highly recommend doing a guided tour instead of going on your own—you’ll miss so much otherwise. And if you can, request Art. Trust me. Such an awesome experience—we’re still talking about it!
Very good
bbalducci,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great and informative. Janeese is an amazing guide.
Catalina Private Golf Cart tour by a local - Dudley
Constance J,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dudley 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!
Fun in Catalina
salveter,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shortly after we booked our tour, the tour company texted us to thank us and get more information on our visit so they could determine the best way to meet our needs. They provided detailed information on pick up location and how the tour guide would contact us once we arrived. Art, our guide, was ready when we arrived. He was very personable, knowledgeable (he is a life-long resident), and just plain fun. He is a great representative for the company and Catalina Island itself.
Avalon at Catalina Island
Genny A,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Janeece, 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.
Excellent Adventure! We highly recommend :)))
Rebecca H,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Letty was wonderful! We had so much fun. The experience was informative and adventurous. We traveled all around the island and saw all the sites!
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