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Catalina Transportation Services

		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. Corner of Crescent Avenue and Metropole Avenue - (310) 510-0342 www.CatalinaTransportationServices.com	Taxi Service Inland Tours

Dirigo Sailing

		Dirigo II is the world circumnavigation schooner sailing out of Long Beach. Located with easy mainland access in Alamitos Bay, just 21 miles/4 hours sailing from Avalon, Dirigo II allows guests to visit and enjoy Catalina aboard a classic yacht. Dirigo II can anchor at either Avalon or Two Harbors, and can visit both locations in a weekend. Prescheduled "full fare" trips include all meals, sleeping for 6, two individual berths per cabin, and are purchased on a per berth basis at www.HorizonsWestAdventures.com. 4 berths will confirm a sailing! Special scheduling and salon sleeping arrangements allow for groups of up to 10 family or friends, and packages are available without food and cook. The schedule and a location map of Alamitos Bay are at www.DirigoSailing.com. Call (562) 430-5514	Private Charters Ocean Tours

Island Express Helicopter Service

		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 www.IslandExpress.com	Helicopter Service Helicopter Tours

Jeep Eco Tours

		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 www.CatalinaConservancy.org	Eco Tours

Newport Landing Whale Watching

		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 (orcas) and other types of whales may be viewed along with several species of dolphin, seals, and much more. Our whale watching ship has an upper sundeck, wrap around outdoor seating, and indoor snack bar with comfy booth seating. Cruises departing from Newport Beach average 2 hours in length. 3 cruises are available each day with 5 cruises daily available during summer months. Also on select days we offer a Catalina Island Day Whale & Dolphin Cruise. Join others on one of our general admission cruises. Private rental of our boat for just your group or company is also available with departure from Newport Beach or request pick up from Catalina Island. Visit our website for more information and a schedule www.NewportWhales.com	Whale Watching Newport Beach

Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden

		Discover the wild side of Catalina Island by visiting the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden. A beautiful walk up Avalon Canyon will lead you to this 70-year-old garden, which features desert plants from around the world as well as plants native to California's islands. The garden provides a rare chance to see the eight Catalina endemics, plants that are found nowhere else on earth. At the top of the garden is the magnificent Wrigley Memorial, a Roman inspired monument crafted from native stone and Catalina tile. The imposing edifice culminates with a dramatic view down Avalon Canyon to the harbor. Enjoy the pleasant one and one-half mile walk up Avalon Canyon or hop on a trolley. (310) 510-2288 www.CatalinaConservancy.org	Walking Tours Event Location

Catalina Kayak Adventures and Wet Spot Rentals

		Explore Catalina Island's dramatic coastline with our knowledgeable native guides who specialize in sharing island ecology and history. Kayaking and snorkeling adventures are available or you can combine the two for the best of both worlds. Our Park and Paddle Eco Tour features kayaking at Little Harbor, one of the island's most beautiful coves, a hike to Cottonwood Falls and a chance to spot buffalo, bald eagles and Island Fox. This six-hour tour will be the highlight of your Catalina experience. Kayaks, wet suits and snorkel equipment also available for rent both in Avalon and at Little Harbor. 120 Pebbly Beach Road - (310) 510-2229 www.CatalinaKayaks.com	Kayak, Snorkeling Eco Tours


Scotty's Sportfishing Fun for families and fishing fanatics alike! Enjoy a charter aboard Persevere, our beautiful new 21' 2007 Parker with cabin; takes private parties up to five. USCG licensed captain with 15 years experience fishing Catalina waters. Bait and tackle included. Reliable, reasonably priced. It' all about the experience!(310) 510-1570 www.ScottysSportfishing.com

Catalina Adventure Tours, Inc. 797 Cabrillo Mole/Pleasure Pier - (310) 510-2888

Discovery Tours 150 Island Bus Plaza/Pleasure Pier - (310) 510-2500

High Adventure Hummer Tours Catalina Isthmus, Two Harbors - (310) 510-2800

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Helicopter Tours
A Magical Private Helicopter Ride above the Island and Its Waters
"The helicopter approaches closer than any other vehicle to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of the flying horse and the magic carpet," mused Igor Sikorsky (1889-1972), the Russian-born American aviation pioneer who created the first practical helicopter.
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Avalon and Catalina Island Inland Tours
Four-Wheel-Drive Adventures Through the Island's Interior
Time was, a motorized tour of Catalina Island meant climbing onto a tourist bus in the center of Avalon and heading off with several dozen other visitors on a very informative and enjoyable-but quite tame-guided drive around the island
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Undersea and Ocean Tours
Exploring the Island's Undersea Life from the Comfort of a Boat
More than a century has passed since Santa Catalina Island's first glass-bottomed boat debuted, the clever invention of an Avalon fisherman who thought that tourists might pay for a ride if he inset a pane of sturdy glass into the bottom of his rowboat.
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Walking Tours
Savoring the Pleasures of Avalon on Foot
Some local quipsters are fond of remarking that the main activity in the city of Avalon is walking. While that statement is patently inaccurate-just consider all the opportunities for recreational activities-there is a germ of truth in it, consider the simple fact that the town measures just one square mile, mostly flat and an absolute pleasure to stroll through.
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