Glide through Avalon's sun-drenched streets aboard a private golf cart with a storytelling local guide — the quintessential Catalina experience. See 25+ landmarks, hidden hillside vistas, and colonial-era architecture at your own unhurried pace.
What to expect
Your driver-guide picks you up and whisks you along Avalon's beachfront promenade, up the bougainvillea-draped hillside streets, and past the iconic Art Deco landmarks that define this Mediterranean-flavored port. You'll pause at the Wrigley Memorial overlook for sweeping panoramic shots of the harbor, meander through residential lanes dotted with classic island cottages, and get candid history and gossip only a local would know. With up to 25 curated stops in two hours, the pace is relaxed yet richly packed. The tour wraps with ample free time to explore, shop, or dine before returning to the tender.
Good to know
Tours depart at 8:00 am and 10:00 am — the 8 am slot is ideal for beating the crowds and leaving the rest of your day free. Book directly on the Avalon Local Tours website well ahead of your port call; private slots fill fast on cruise days. All-aboard times for Catalina typically run mid-to-late afternoon, so a morning tour is perfectly timed.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Avalon — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.