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Island Express Helicopter Service
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Helicopter Service
Helicopter Tours
Kid Friendly
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www.IslandExpress.com
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Island Express Helicopters is the fastest and most exhilarating way to travel to Catalina Island in only 14 minutes!! For 24 years Island Express has been transporting customers to our exclusive heliports in Avalon, Two Harbors and our newest location Emerald Bay. The flight often overlooks pods of dolphins, whales and panoramic views of Long Beach and Catalina on arrival and departure. Let us make your trip an unforgettable one for a day getaway or an overnight vacation stay. More than just transportation; an experience of a lifetime. Call to make a reservation today or visit us online.
San Pedro, Long Beach and Catalina Island Reservations: (800) 2-AVALON |
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Icons of Avalon
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Guided
Walking Tour
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www.iconsofavalon.com
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| Discover the most relaxing and memorable way to discover the magical island of Catalina. Our guided historical waterfront walking tour will delight and entertain you with Avalon's famous landmarks, its various designers, influencers, and how Hollywood contributed to the island of romance. Choose from an evening tour which includes a flight of wine tastings at the completion of the tour or from our early morning tour which begins with gourmet coffee or tea. The tour is approximately 90 minutes inclusive of the wine tasting or continental breakfast. Reservations can be made at 310-502-6131. |
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Jeep Eco Tours
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Eco Tours
Exclusive
Kid Friendly
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www.CatalinaConservancy.org
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Experience the only Fully-Custom Tour of the Island's expansive wildlands! Ride in an open-air jeep behind locked gates that lead to stunning vistas, dramatic seascapes, and secluded beaches. Behold grazing bison and meet our animal ambassadors: Tachi (Endangered Catalina Island Fox) and Pimu (Bald Eagle). Tours are tailored to your interests in natural history, ecology, archaeology, or adventurous sightseeing. Immerse yourself in the Catalina Island experience with our popular half- and full-day tours. Save up to $100 by becoming a member of the Conservancy. Proceeds support ongoing Conservancy projects.
125 Claressa Avenue - Information and Reservations: (310) 510-2595 |
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Newport Landing Whale Watching
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Whale Watching
Newport Beach
Kid Friendly
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www.NewportWhales.com
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| Newport Landing Whale Watching provides year around whale & dolphin cruises. During Winter and Spring view the annual grey whale migration. Summer & Fall are favorite times for blue whales, with lengths over 80 feet! Killer whales and others may be viewed along with several species of dolphin, seals, and more. Our whale watching ship has an upper sundeck, outdoor seating, and indoor snack bar. Newport Beach departing cruises average 2 hours. 3 cruises are available daily with 5 daily during the summer. On select days Catalina Island Whale & Dolphin Cruises are offered. Join others on one of our general admission cruises. Private rental of our boat is also available. 309 Palm St Suite A. Newport Beach, CA. 92661 - (949) 675-0551 |
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Catalina Adventure Tours, Inc.
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Yellow Submarine
Glassbotton Boat
Kid Friendly
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www.catalinaadventuretours.com
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Yellow Submarine - Glassbottom Boat Tour - Seal Rocks Tour - City & Interior Bus Tours
Adventure Tours has been catering to visitors for over 20 years with the best tours, buses, vessels and staff. For photo enthusiasts, our tours provide opportunities to caputre seals, buffalo and other wildlife. We bring the best of Catalina Island for you and your family to enjoy. Special group and senior packages are available.
Cabrillo Mole & Pleasure Pier
(877)510-2888 or (562)432-8828 |
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Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari
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Dana Point
Whale Watching
Kid Friendly
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www.DolphinSafari.com
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Southern California's best year-round whale watching! Get eye-to-eye with wild dolphins and whales from the world's only underwater viewing pod onboard our high-speed, high-tech, sailing catamaran. 3 'eye-spy nets' get you within arm's reach of huge dolphin herds. See and hear below the surface with underwater camera & hydrophone. See and touch our incredible collection of whale and dolphin artifacts. Mrs. Capt. Dave's triple fudge brownies are served free on every safari. Experienced marine naturalists narrate, including Capt. Dave Anderson whose award winning film on Wild Dolphins & Whales has drawn people worldwide to Dana Point. And, all trips are broadcast LIVE on WhaleWatchingTV.com!
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point - (949) 488-2828 |
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The Original Ghost Tours of Catalina
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Walking Tour
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www.ghosttoursofcatalina.com
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| The Original Ghost Tours of Catalina™ offers fun filled 1-hour walking tours through Avalon on Catalina Island. We will discuss the rich background of this historical locale and provide a chilling overview of the paranormal activity that occurs at various locations when the spirits grow restless. Ghost hunting equipment is included and we encourage you to bring your camera. The tour is "G Rated" for Ghostly and is for the serious paranormal enthusiast as well as families. Due to the popularity of this tour, reservations are required at 310-502-6131 for your heart-pounding ghost tour—are you brave enough? |
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Discovery Tours
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Undersea Tours
Backcountry Tours
Kid Friendly
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www.visitcatalinaisland.com
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Catalina's original tour operator, Discovery Tours has been operating since 1894. Experience the best of Catalina, including extensive motor tours that travel into the interior of the island, exciting backcountry adventures in a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, exploring kelp forests from the comfort of a semi-submersible vessel, and the Art Deco grandeur of the Casino Ballroom. Many of our tours are exclusives tours you can't find anywhere else! Look for our new Zip Line Eco Tour and Sea Trek Underwater Adventure in 2010.
150 Island Bus Plaza - (310) 510-8687 |
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Catalina Transportation Services
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Taxi Service
Inland Tours
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www.CatalinaTransportationServices.com
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| One Call for all Your On Island Transportation Needs. We provide Door-to-Door Taxi Service from 7:00 AM to Midnight (2:00 AM on weekends). Personal charters are also an exciting option. You can go to the interior of the island or see the city by day or night. Specialty Charters (Backside Beach Diving, Movie Locations, Historical Sites, Natural History, and More) are available. We have several unique vehicles, a vintage Rolls Royce and a London Cab Limousine, for weddings, VIP pick-ups, and other special occasions. We also do deliveries of food, beverages, or whatever you need! Catch the tram or trolley for a fixed route service through the town. Crescent Avenue and Metropole Avenue - (310) 510-0342 |
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