Catalina Island Inland Expedition
Watch for wildlife, see sweeping vistas & explore the island on this classic tour that takes you deep into the heart of Catalina.
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Descanso Beach Club on Catalina Island
Allow 2.5 hours for your total experience, including a 1/2 hour check-in.
Suitable for all ages, non-strenuous for beginners. Every participant must have a ticket.
Max weight is 450 pounds for the double kayak (two persons, or two persons and 1 small child).
Guests must be ambulatory and be able to access the ocean via one set of stairs and walking over rocky terrain.
This tour is available for most guests. Please see restrictions below.
A fun, natural history paddling tour where you can explore the rugged coastline of Catalina Island in a modern, easy to maneuver & stable sit-on-top kayak for two! Your experienced instructor and knowledgeable guide will teach the basics of paddling. You’ll find out how simple and fun kayaking on Catalina’s clear ocean waters can be.
What will we experience? Once on the water, your guide will point out interesting and historical Catalina Island landmarks, birds & plants and discuss the island’s ancient to modern history, geology and ecology as you glide over near-shore kelp forests above colorful fish. There’s always something WILD to see… a harbor seal may peek at you from the offshore rocks or a bald eagle may snag a fish from the water nearby.
What to know: Check in is promptly a half hour before your tour departure. Allow a 15-minute grace period after the tour. At Frog Rock, you’ll land to stretch your legs, have a satisfying snack and a bottle of water and take a quick dip in the sea if you desire. Suitable for all ages, non-strenuous for beginners. Advanced gear available for experienced paddlers.
What to bring and wear: All participants on this Catalina Island tour will experience a wet bottom and feet. Bathing suits or shorts, T-shirts, surf shoes or sandals, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen are recommended. Bring your own towels, dry bags will be provided. This tour will operate in both rain and shine (water conditions permitting). When needed, windbreaker jackets and water-resistant pants will be provided. While kayaking, there is a slim possibility of getting drenched. You may want to bring a dry change of clothes for the walk back to Avalon. Lockers, restrooms and changing rooms are available at the Descanso Beach Club.
Restrictions: For your safety, you should be in good health & free from high blood pressure, heart, neck or back problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this tour. Weather may impact this excursion. Please contact us in the event of inclement weather.
REFUNDS & EXCHANGES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELLATION POLICY.
Descanso Beach Ocean Sports located at Descanso Beach Club
Saint Catherine Way, Avalon, CA, United States
Yes. Because of the intimate nature of this experience and the limited number of guides, a reservation is highly recommended.
Each location provides an area to store your belongings. It is always best to bring only necessities to your activity as storage space may be limited. Catalina Tours and its vendors are not responsible for the loss, damage or theft of personal property.
Yes. Restrooms are located just up the walkway from the Descanso Beach Ocean Sports check-in booth. Make sure to use the restroom before you check-in.
Walking time to common locations:
Yes. Water & a granola bar are provided on tour when you pull up to the beach.
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- Suzanna H from Fontana, CA - TripAdvisor"We have participated in two previous kayaking tours in the San Diego area where the groups are large & there is pressure to keep up pace with the larger group. Our experience in Catalina was so much more relaxing because the group was small and we didn't feel pressure to stay in a group."
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