Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority

Tour and Activity Check-In Guide

If you have already reserved a tour or activity, use this guide to locate the appropriate check-in point. The meeting place depends on the operator and the type of tour, so locate your company below and arrive at the specified spot before departure.

Catalina Adventure Tours / 877-510-2888

Ticket booths can be found at the Green Pier and Cabrillo Mole, where the ferry arrives. A check-in locations map is also available.

For land tours such as the Inside Adventure Tour and Catalina Island City & Scenic Mt. Ada Tour, meet your driver outside the Discovery Tour Plaza at Catalina Ave & 3rd Street.

Sea excursions, including the Nautilus Semi-Submarine Excursion and Underwater & Coastal Adventure Cruise, depart from the Green Pier.

Catalina Island Company Tours & Activities / 877-778-8322

Ticket booths are available at the Green Pier, the Discover Tour Plaza, the box office at the Catalina Casino, and the Zip Line base at Descanso Canyon.

Land experiences—including the Bison Expedition, Wrigley Island Tour, Discover Avalon, and Journey to Island's End—meet at the Discovery Tour Plaza beside Catalina Mini Golf Gardens.

For ocean activities such as Speed Boat & Sea Lion Tour, Undersea Expedition aboard the Sea Wolf or Emerald, Cyclone to Two Harbors, Glass Bottom Boat aboard the Moonstone, and Flying Fish Voyage aboard the Cyclone, check in at the Green Pier.

The Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour begins at Descanso Canyon. Guided Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals with Descanso Beach Ocean Tours check in at Descanso Beach Club. For Avalon Theatre or Catalina Casino Tours, go to the Catalina Casino Box Office.

Catalina Island Conservancy / 310-510-2595

The check-in point is the Trailhead Visitor Center at 708 Crescent Ave.

Catalina Island Conservancy Eco Tours and Wildlands Express trips to Black Jack, Airport in the Sky, and Little Harbor all check in at the Trailhead Visitor Center. The center also provides information about camping, hiking, and hiking permits.

Catalina Divers Supply / 310-510-0330

Check-in points are located at the Green Pleasure Pier and Catalina Casino.

For the Coastal Wildlife Cruise, use #7 Green Pleasure Pier on the left side of the Pier.

SCUBA dive participants should check in at Catalina Casino, around the right side of the building toward the Dive Park.

Catalina Taxi & Tours / 310-510-0342

The main check-in location is 1202 Avalon Canyon, although pickup is available anywhere in Avalon.

Land tour offerings include Picnic Tour, Toast Catalina, Custom Tour, and Avalon City Tour.

Haunted Ghost Tours / 310-510-8445

Check in at 121 Clarissa Ave.

Joe's Rent A Boat / 310-510-0455

Their check-in point is on the Green Pleasure Pier, on the right hand side.

Available rentals include rental skiffs and paddleboats.

Wet Spot Rentals / 310-510-2229

Find the location at 120 Pebbly Beach Rd, next to the Cabrillo Mole ferry dock.

Equipment and experiences include kayaks, stand up paddleboards, snorkel gear, and guided tours.

Parasailing

Parasail Catalina / 310-510-1777

The check-in address is 105 Pebbly Beach Road, across from the basketball courts.

Island Waters Parasail / 310-510-9280

Check in at 18 Green Pleasure Pier, on the right side past Fish & Chips.

Catalina Xtreme Parasail & Catalina Coastal Tours / 626-290-2888

Check in 2025 Crescent Ave. The summer location is on the right hand side of the End Float located at the end of the Green Pleasure Pier.

Services include parasail, fishing charters & dolphin/wildlife tours.

Golf Cart Rental Locations

Catalina Island Golf Cart Rentals / 310-510-0369

The address is 625 Crescent Ave. A location map is available.

Island Rentals / 310-510-1456

The location is 125 Pebbly Beach Road, 500′ from the boat dock, first building on left side of the street. A location map is available.

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