Catalina Island’s Interior
Catalina Island has the best of both worlds with its tropical, sandy beaches and rugged, hilly terrain. Explore the interior this fall season to see Catalina Island from a different perspective.
Catalina Taxi and Tours
Catalina Taxi and Tours is your one stop shop for transportation around Avalon and tours into Catalina’s interior. Reserve a private tour or shuttle with Catalina Taxi and Tours to see locations that many travelers don’t get the chance to see. Take a ride up to Airport in the Sky for lunch, plan for a scenic picnic at Haypress or leave the crowds behind for a secluded beach day at Little Harbor. They have many tour packages offering different amenities.
Catalina Island Conservancy
Discover Catalina Island’s wild side on 165 miles of trails and unpaved roads with the Catalina Island Conservancy on the Catalina Eco Tour. The Catalina Eco Tour is led by a knowledgeable tour guide who will teach you about Catalina Islands wildlife and rich history. Look out for unique plant life, bison or even astounding scenic views. The Catalina Island Conservancy also offers transportation from Avalon to the Airport in the Sky on the Wildlands Express shuttle. Hop in for an exciting ride!
Bison Expedition
American Bison have played a huge role on Catalina Island for many years when a small herd was brought over in the 1920s. Since then, souvenirs, food and drinks, and adventurous tours have been inspired by the American Bison. Climb in an open-air hummer to see the bison up close on a Bison Expedition Tour. This is a unique two-hour experience where you’ll catch bison grazing on the hillsides. You’ll have a tour guide who will share fascinating facts about the American Bison and Catalina’s history.
El Rancho Escondido Tour
Become a rancher for the day and explore ranch life in the interior on the El Rancho Escondido Tour. About 12 miles outside of Avalon is El Rancho Escondido, known as “the hidden ranch”, which originally started as the Wrigley family’s Arabian Horse Ranch. The horses and purpose of the ranch remain today, sharing interesting facts and history to visitors of Catalina Island. The tour operates on Saturdays so be sure to check for availability and reserve your spot.