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Custom Tour: Explore Hidden History & Views
5.0
10 Ratings
Avalon
Explore Avalon with a personalized golf cart tour led by John Boraggina. Discover hidden history, stunning views, and local stories tailored to your interests.
Explore Avalon with a personalized golf cart tour led by John Boraggina. Discover hidden history, stunning views, and local stories tailored to your interests.
Duration:
1 hour, 50 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Catalina Casino - Embark on a guided golf cart tour through Avalon and uncover the hidden tales, picturesque viewpoints, and famous landmarks of Catalina Island. This tour, led by a former museum curator, vividly brings to life the island’s rich history, Hollywood connections, and local folklore. Along the journey, enjoy stunning coastal vistas,…
- Catalina Casino - Embark on a guided golf cart tour through Avalon and uncover the hidden tales, picturesque viewpoints, and famous landmarks of Catalina Island. This tour, led by a former museum curator, vividly brings to life the island’s rich history, Hollywood connections, and local folklore. Along the journey, enjoy stunning coastal vistas, charming streets, and exclusive insights that are unique to this experience.
- Green Pleasure Pier - The tour will guide you through Avalon’s top landmarks, sharing their stories and revealing the truths behind myths often presented as facts by other tours. This segment is consistently a favorite among our guests.
What's Included
- Government fees
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Government fees
- Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Meals
Additional Information
Led by John Boraggina, a former museum curator, this tour offers a unique experience tailored to your interests, whether you are drawn to hidden history, breathtaking viewpoints, or local tales handed down through generations. Whether it’s your first time visiting or a cherished family destination, each tour is meticulously personalized to provide a truly unique experience just for you.
Led by John Boraggina, a former museum curator, this tour offers a unique experience tailored to your interests, whether you are drawn to hidden history, breathtaking viewpoints, or local tales handed down through generations. Whether it’s your first time visiting or a cherished family destination, each tour is meticulously personalized to provide a truly unique experience just for you.
Location
Bluewater Avalon
Crescent Avenue
The pick-up location is on the water in the center of town. There is a loading area in front of the restaurant and I will meet you there. If you have questions or need assistance, please call your guide, John Boraggina.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gian_c
Sep 28, 2026
Fun and Educational Golf Cart Tour - john is very knowledgeable about the history and current events on the island. he keeps it light and entertaining.
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Jordan_t
Sep 26, 2026
Best Day in Catalina! - This was one of the best tours I’ve been on. John was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. This tour is perfect for those who want to learn more about Catalina, Cubs fans, California lovers, and history buffs- I would highly recommend!
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Maureen_h
Sep 15, 2026
Golf cart tour of the island - John was a wonderful guide. He’s lived in Catalina for a long time and knew a lot of history about the island.
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Peggy_u
Sep 15, 2026
Best tour ever! - Tour had everything. Knowledgeable, funny, and and obliging tour guide. One of the best tour we have ever been on. Lots of island history learned. Beautiful scenery shown. Very very and enjoyable. .
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Ingrid_o
Aug 31, 2026
Great activity - John is a great knowledgeable history buff and made our trip special with unknown and fascinating tidbits of history!
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Mona_n
Aug 14, 2026
Great Avalon, Catalina Tour - We had a fabulous island tour with John. He was right on time at the meeting place. He was very knowledgeable about the island’s history and tailored the tour and discussion to our interests. The comfortable headsets made it easy to hear his narration. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for an outstanding tour with a friendly and experienced guide.
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Javier_g
Jul 13, 2026
Family Fun Time - The guide was very knowledgeable of Catalina Island.
He took us to nice scenic place and took pictures of our family.
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Alan_s
Jul 9, 2026
A great to know about Catalina from a Local Perspective - John is a highly knowledgeable and friendly guide who was super accommodating. From the get go, he asked us what we wanted from our 2-hour tour. He did a great job of providing us with the history of the island while taking us to the great photo opportunities. I recall seeing other people from our cruise trying to navigate the island on a golf cart while we just cruised around and got a lot of great fun facts. Our family was very grateful to have chosen John for our tour. We plan on going back to Catalina and staying at the hotels that John recommended. I wish I could give him 10 stars instead of 5.
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Annika_s
Jul 4, 2026
Great Tour! - John did a fantastic job of showing us around the island on its busiest day of the year - 4th of July! When all other companies were closed to observe the holiday, John was open and accommodating - he communicated prior to the tour, picked us up from our breakfast spot and made sure that the tour suited our interests.
John is very knowledgeable about Catalina’s history, and we appreciated getting a deeper insight into the rich context that makes the island what it is today. His passion and enthusiasm for Catalina made this tour very special - definitely not someone just doing their job but going above and beyond as a steward of their community. Book this tour, it is leaps and bounds more value than simply renting a golf cart and following a map.
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Ebony_m
Jun 22, 2026
Absolutely incredible!! - I can’t say enough things about this tour. From start to finish it was clear our guide was something special incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the city’s history and culture. This tour was the highlight of our trip. We left feeling like locals 10/10, would do it again.
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