A charming seaside promenade lined with shops and palm trees at dusk.

The Best Things to Do on Catalina Island

Experience Santa Catalina Island on Land and by Sea

Whether you want a heart-thumping adventure or to simply sit and marvel at the beauty of Southern California’s natural attractions, gardens and sea, Catalina Island is the place to be. From scuba adventures, off-road Jeep tours, or a gourmet meal at a marvelous restaurant, The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island is centrally located for your Island experience.

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Restaurants & Food

A man and a woman stand with bicycles in front of a building labeled "Airport in the Sky" under an overcast sky.

Land Activities

A man paddles a yellow kayak in clear blue water under a sunny sky.

Sea Activities

The Casino Building in Avalon, California, surrounded by palm trees and colorful flags.

Arts, Museums, Music, Theater, & Movies

Massage & Spa Treatments

A Touch of Heaven

Catalina Sea Spa

Island Breeze Spa & Salon

Crazy Daisy Salon & Boutique

Night Life & Bars

J L’s Locker Room

Chi Chi Club – Weekend Live DJ, Pool Tables, Cocktails & Lounge Area

Beaches

Avalon Beach (locally known as Step Beach)

Middle Beach

South Beach

Descanso Beach (Drinks available)

Little Harbor Beach

A hiker in a red jacket walks along a dirt path overlooking the ocean.

Outdoors/Nature/Sports