Outdoors things to do in Catalina Island

We rank 27 outdoor things to do in Catalina Island, United States. The highest scoring is Catalina Island Bison Expedition with an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $30 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
27
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
27
From
$30

Outdoors in Catalina Island compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Catalina Island by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Catalina Island Bison Expedition73$1102h4.8/5 (276)
Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island73$741h4.9/5 (51)
Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline73$591h4.8/5 (64)
Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour71$310.8h4.6/5 (368)
Journey to Island's End71$1102h4.8/5 (135)
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour69$460.8h4.4/5 (171)
Catalina Island Aerial Adventure67$311.5h4.7/5 (55)
Catalina Island Parasailing First Trip of the Day66$491h5/5 (10)
Catalina Island Sunset Cruise with Wildlife Viewing65$801h4.8/5 (22)
Catalina Island Summit Sunset Tour61$561h5/5 (6)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Catalina Island

Outdoors in Catalina Island: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Catalina Island?
Catalina Island Bison Expedition is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100 from 276 traveler reviews. Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island, Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline, Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour follow close behind. We rank 27 outdoors experiences in Catalina Island in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Catalina Island cost?
Expect around $131 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is An Immersive Butterfly Experience on Catalina Island from $30, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Catalina Island for today?
Yes. 27 of the 27 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Catalina Island currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Catalina Island?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Catalina Island, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Catalina Island?
May to October, with the calmest crossings in summer.

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