We had a great time with 7 of us and Andrew as our guide !…read more From the start he let us know what we should expect and how bumpy and dusty it was going to be too ! He made sure we were all ok with heights and bumps and lots of great views . We were in awe of the things we saw and the endless pictures we were able to take . I highly recommend asking for Andrew to be your guide . It was 2 hours of pure fun and no regrets !!

I'll be honest, I was a little nervous at first. The group before us came back and a woman jumped…read moreoff the hummer looking totally frazzled, yelling "WARN THEM!!" which....yeah, not exactly comforting. So if you're on the fence or feeling anxious, this review is for you. We had Andrew as our guide and he was awesome. Before we even got on the open air hummer, he was very upfront that the ride would be bumpy and gave solid advice on where to sit if heights make you uneasy. That actually made me more nervous at first, but it turned out to be totally fine. The hummer never gets that close to the cliff edge, and it always felt controlled and safe. The views are unreal!!!!!! seriously breathtaking. We were lucky enough to see 2 bison, 2 Catalina foxes, 2 does, and a young buck. The tour before us saw zero bison, so we were thrilled. We even got to see them up close, which was incredible. As for the ride itself, I didn't find it nearly as bumpy as people make it sound. There were a few spots where the height felt a little sketchy, but in a "whoa" way, not a "nope, I regret everything" way. All in all, I'd absolutely recommend this tour. Don't let dramatic exit speeches scare you off, you'll be glad you did it. There's blankets available on the hummer in case you get chilly. Tips: - bring cash. TIP YOUR DRIVER!!!! - secure your hat and hair, so hat doesn't go flying off

Our tour guide Dudley was very informative and clearly loved sharing his hometown of Avalon with…read moreus. He made the tour very fun for kids and adults alike. Highly recommend!

Our driver met us at the end of the pier when we got off our tender. Ron Lowder was an incredible…read moredriver was an enormous amount of information since he's lived on the island for so long. He was not only informative but interesting. We enjoyed the tour very much. It is more than I usually spend on an excursion but so well worth it. The only thing I wish we could've done was spent a half hour at the botanical garden. My suggestion would be that you could charge a little more and add another hour to the tour and allow people to walk around the garden.

This was one of the best tours I've ever been on with a local in Catalina very very very good very…read morevery very good Delightful experience

Because of Trek Catalina, I'm DEFINITELY coming back to this beautiful island. Juan is an awesome…read morehike guide, and an awesome person in general. We heard of Trek Catalina from our friends as they were leaving the hotel we stayed at, and juan was leaving brochures for the hotel. I'm so glad we got to meet him and go on this hike. Thanks, Juan, for an amazing adventure and showing us great views of the island.

WOW. What a great experience using Island Express to get from Long Beach to Catalina last weekend…read more I would absolutely recommend this--and plan to use it for any trip to Catalina in the future! My boyfriend gets seasick pretty easily, and the last time we went to Catalina, the hour + long boat ride ruined his stomach for the rest of the day. We decided to book the helicopter ride both for that reason, and because it essentially gave us 2 full extra hours on the island. The customer service, from the booking process itself, was exceptional. On the return trip, flights were delayed because of morning fog. We checked in early, and the team there (particularly Rad), went above and beyond to ensure we were kept informed throughout our wait. They let us leave our luggage and sit in the restaurant next door, coming in periodically to update us. We ended up being able to get on a flight a full hour earlier than the one we were booked on, because they were so accommodating. I HIGHLY recommend Island Express. The price is steeper than the ferry to be sure, but it's only a 9-minute flight each way, and the flight itself is smooth and absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to go again!

Bought an instruction ride for my mother in law. What a fabulous experience. A thrill of a lifetime…read moreshe said.

Robin was great! Tile making was a fun experience and great anniversary activity. Must stop in…read moreAvalon!

This is my second time taking this class. I really enjoy learning the history of Catalina Island…read moreand Catalina Tile. Loved it so much the first time that I had to come back and bring my husband (huge history buff). Robin is a great host and full of information. Excited to receive our finished tiles in a couple weeks.

My kids love aquariums...and they love boats....so this seemed like a win-win, and it sooooo was!…read more We met the boat at the end of a small pier. The boat had an enclosed bench-seating area with all seats facing the center of the boat, which was made of glass and several feet below where we all sat. I was amazed by how clear the water was-even right next to shore. As we moved, our guide shared some local history and information about the marine life below us. We paused at several fish sanctuary locations, and the guide threw fish food into the water to attract more fish than we could count. The tour, which lasted an hour, was a delight for the whole family. All of the kids and kids at heart were thrilled by the many types of fish we saw. We were even fortunate enough to see a diving cormorant! The waves were not too bad on the day I went...even though my stomach usually gets queasy on smaller boats, this one didn't bother me. Maybe I was too entranced by the fish to notice. If I ever visit Catalina again and have time to do it, I'll be more than happy to go on this tour again. It was just long enough, and you never know what you'll see down there! Note--there is a public restroom at the beginning of the pier, but much of it was out of order, leading to some pretty long lines. Make sure you go before you get on the boat-no restrooms on board.

Not worth it, boat rocks a ton making you nauseous while looking down. Can't see anything but water…read morebubbles. Ive done every type of tour on the island and this was the least favorite. Try the submarine tour.

I can't wait to go back! I love Catalina Island, and this is a wonderful place to stay. Very…read morespacious, makes you feel like you're at home. That is if your home is on a tropical island. Fun to go with a group of friends or family

I stayed here with friends in 2006. It's a family run rental that is close to the bars, and just…read morefar away enough from the tourist spots. The place is clean and private, its a good place for kids and medium sized groups. I plan on visiting again this year and hopefully update this review with even more props.

Yes this place is quirky, but it is Catalina after all. The hosts here do a great job at keeping…read morethis place clean, inviting, and special. There were some nice patio areas, communal bbqs, and a cold ac for a hot day. I was surprised to see a little kitchen in our cozy cabin which was nice because we were there for a big race so cooking was a nice option. The room is... Unique. The shower was in the kitchen but was surprisingly large. There was a twin bed in our room along with the queen bed. The toilet was annoyingly close to the queen bed and the door didn't close so that was a bit awkward. But it was a nice cabin feel in a garden setting.

The reason why I gave this low rating is because I found the keys to all the hotels rooms on a…read morechair in front of the ice machine. I returned it to the front desk and they apologized, after this, I didn't feel safe with the thought if the wrong person found the keys, a random person could have came into my room at the middle of the night or stole my stuff. They were kind to hold our luggage for the day of and the day after until our ferry was leaving (only hold until 5 pm) Very cute outside patio area, it was very green and had space to relax. The space inside was motel 6 vibes with bathrooms that had paint covering the windows and the beds were not the best to sleep in.