Youth Groups

Catalina Island is an adventurous paradise that will “wow” your student or youth group with its unique history and exciting activities.

After a fun, one-hour boat ride to Catalina Island, start the day with the Discover Avalon Tour. Guests can discover the enchantment of Avalon on this delightful journey along the beach front, up the hillsides and through the heart of this friendly and historic town. Learn about colorful local attractions, history and folklore. (Duration: 50 minutes. Call Catalina Express for group tour reservations.)

Swing by Café Metropole Café Metropole where you can pick up freshly packed boxed lunches. Head out to Descanso Beach Club and enjoy the picnic lunch on the grassy hill overlooking the beautiful private beach. (Contact Café Metropole for a group quote on student meals at 310.510.9095.)

After everyone fuels up, take a tour on the VIP Backstage Tour with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll have exclusive access to explore areas of the Catalina Casino that many don’t get to witness.

End the day relaxing on the beach at Descanso Beach Club, or participate in water activities such as kayaking or stand up paddle boarding. (Recommended duration for water activities is one hour. Call Descanso Beach Ocean Sports for more rental information at 310.510.1226.)

Need to add an education element? Visit the Catalina Island Conservancy’s new Trailhead where you can schedule a docent to speak to the students about the Island’s ecology and wilderness.

Are your students interested in marine life? Book the 45-minute Undersea Expedition where students can come face-to-face with Catalina’s abundant sea life by cruising five feet under water in a spacious, climate controlled semisubmersible submarine. Every passenger has their own seat and port hole, so they can easily see an incredible array of undersea dwellers.