Outdoors things to do in Catalina Island

We rank 25 outdoor things to do in Catalina Island, United States. The highest scoring is Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline 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
25
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
25
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
Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline73$591h4.9/5 (56)
Catalina Island Bison Expedition72$1102h4.8/5 (235)
Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour71$310.8h4.6/5 (348)
Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island70$741h4.9/5 (48)
Journey to Island's End68$1102h4.8/5 (132)
Catalina Island Aerial Adventure64$311.5h4.7/5 (52)
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour63$460.8h4.3/5 (148)
Catalina Island Sunset Cruise with Wildlife Viewing61$801h4.9/5 (14)
Catalina Island Parasailing First Trip of the Day60$491h5/5 (7)
Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour59$530.8h4.5/5 (132)

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?
Parasailing in Catalina Island: Soar Above The Stunning Coastline is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100 from 56 traveler reviews. Catalina Island Bison Expedition, Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour, Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island follow close behind. We rank 25 outdoors experiences in Catalina Island in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Catalina Island cost?
Expect around $130 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. 25 of the 25 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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