Best 43 things to do in Avalon, CA

Sip and sample at 5+ Avalon stops with a guided walk

Cruise from Avalon to spot dolphins, sea lions, and more on a small-group boat

Parasail 600 or 800 feet above Catalina Island with solo, tandem, or triple flights

Soar above Avalon Harbor with smooth boat-deck takeoffs and landings

Ride horseback to a Catalina bluff viewpoint above Avalon

Ride to a scenic overlook above Avalon on a small-group horseback tour

Try scuba diving at Casino Point with an instructor and all gear provided

Guided shore dive through Catalina’s kelp forest at Casino Point

Dive Casino Point Marine Reserve with a guide in Avalon

Refresh your scuba skills on a guided 1-tank dive in Avalon

Do two guided scuba dives at Casino Point Underwater Park

Try scuba diving at Avalon’s Underwater Dive Park in 2 hours—no experience needed

Ride an open-air Jeep to Haypress Park for a picnic and wildlife spotting

Get up close with birds of prey on a guided falconry walk (ages 5+)

Paddle to tide pools and explore sea caves on a guided kayak tour

Snorkel Emerald Cove’s kelp forest from Terranea’s Beach Cove

Friday and Saturday golden-hour wine, charcuterie, and live music on the Lobby Terrace

Reserve a spa cabana for 6 hours with refreshments and a dedicated server

Shoot arrows on an ocean-side range with instructor-led games

Play archery dodgeball on The Meadows (ages 8+; book ahead)

Paddle the Palos Verdes marine protected coast with a guide

Paddle the Palos Verdes coast with a guided stand-up paddle board session

Create your own painting with guided instruction at Terranea

Learn to surf with a 90-minute lesson in Redondo Beach