Avalon Bay Discovery Walk A Self guided Audio Tour
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Created by locals who live here, this is not your typical walking tour. Explore Avalon with locals through a GPS audio walk that blends history, hidden gems, storytelling, music, and humor. Discover Avalon through the voices of 3rd-generation islanders who know its stories, secrets, and soul. This self-guided GPS audio walking tour brings Catalina Island to life through engaging storytelling, music, and lighthearted humor you won’t find on typical tours. As you walk at your own pace, your phone becomes your personal guide—unlocking location-based stories, historical insights, and hidden spots that most visitors walk right past. Designed for curious travelers who want more than just facts, this immersive experience turns Avalon into a living storybook. What You’ll Experience -Stories from longtime Avalon locals -Hidden gems and lesser-known island history -Music, humor, and engaging storytelling -GPS-guided walking route on your phone -Flexible self-paced experience (~1 hour)
Inclusions
What's included
- Fantastic Audio tour with music and jokes
- Unlimited access & Flexible usage - at your own pace on your own time
- GPS Map with real time directions
What's not
- Smartphone - not provided
Itinerary
Looking for the best things to do on Catalina Island? Skip the crowded tours and discover Avalon your way. Avalon Bay Discovery Walk is an immersive, self-guided audio tour that transforms a simple stroll through Avalon into a rich storytelling experience. Using GPS technology, the app automatically plays stories as you reach each stop—no maps, no schedules, no stress. Just press play and explore. Created by locals, this Catalina Island walking tour reveals the island beyond the surface. You’ll uncover hidden gems, hear fascinating history, and experience the stories, legends, and moments that most visitors miss. Guided by the voice of Captain Dane, each stop is engaging, entertaining, and full of personality—making this one of the most unique and memorable Catalina Island tours available. Whether you have an hour or an afternoon, this flexible, self-paced experience fits perfectly into your day. This isn’t just a tour—it’s how you truly experience Catalina.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- All our self guided walking tours begin at Old Ben Park, in Avalon. Old Ben Park can be found at the south end of Avalon Bay as you disembark from the main boat terminal. Look for the Catalina Photo booth and the statue of the Sea Lion Old Ben.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 4 travellers
- Operated by
- Catalina Compass Audio Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Catalina Island
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 13 city tours we list in Catalina Island.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 13.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Catalina Island
Catalina Island is a mountainous island off Southern California, with a harbour town, wild bison, a protected interior and clear kelp-filled water.
Catalina, or Santa Catalina Island, lies about 35 kilometres off the coast of Southern California, a rugged island of hills and canyons with a mild Mediterranean climate. The harbour town of Avalon fills a small bay, with brightly painted houses, golf carts instead of most cars, and the round white Casino building from 1929, which holds a ballroom and a cinema. The island was home to the Tongva people before the Spanish explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed in 1542.
Top-ranked sights in Catalina Island: Catalina Express.
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