Soar across five zip lines strung above Descanso Canyon, culminating in a 1,100-foot flight with the Pacific glittering below — ideally timed for the golden-hour light that sets the island's hillsides ablaze.
What to expect
A shuttle transfers you from central Avalon up into Descanso Canyon, where five progressively longer zip lines trace the ridgeline above a native chaparral canyon. Your guides are trained naturalists who describe the ecosystem — coastal scrub oak, toyon, and prickly pear — while you prepare for each launch. The final line stretches over 1,100 feet at a height that frames the entire Avalon harbor below. The ride back to town winds through the canyon at dusk, the bay turning gold behind you.
Good to know
Weight limits apply: 75–250 lbs (34–113 kg). Duration is approximately 2.5 hours including shuttle. Book via the Catalina Island Company online or at +1 (877) 778-8322 — this tour sells out days in advance in season. Confirm your all-aboard time carefully; choose a morning or early-afternoon slot to leave comfortable buffer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Avalon — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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- Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon with Expert Local Guide
- Catalina Casino: Art Deco Icon & Panoramic Tower Tour
- Undersea Sub Expedition: Kelp Forest & Marine Life Dive
- Lovers Cove Marine Reserve Snorkel & Glass-Bottom Kayak
- Catalina Falconry Experience: Fly a Hawk Over the Pacific
- Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden: Hilltop Sanctuary Walk
- Descanso Beach Club: Private Cabana & Catalina Coastal Luxury
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