Category: Recreation

Horseback riding is one of the most popular activities on Catalina Island and it’s the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors while taking in all the spectacular scenery around you. There are several horseback riding stables on the island that provide a number of riding tours for individuals, allowing you to select the appropriate tour length and trail route to fit your budget.

One of the better known horseback riding stables on Catalina Island is Catalina Stables. Located at 600 Avalon Canyon Road, Catalina Stables offers several horseback riding options, varying in length of time, difficulty and price. From ½ hour tours to overnight excursions, the prices start around $40 per person and increase from there. For more information on Catalina Stables or to make reservations, you can contact the stables directly at 310-510-0478.

California’s Catalina Island offers numerous water activities. The gorgeous turquoise waters are the perfect playground for snorkeling, fishing, boating, swimming, parasailing, jet skiing, and scuba diving.

First, Catalina Island features four beautiful beaches, all of which you may swim in. The four main beaches located in Avalon are Descanso Beach, South Beach, Middle Beach, and Step Bach. The Descanso Beach is part of the Descanso Country Club. Many people favor kayaking at Descanso Beach, and the Descanso Beach Ocean Sports offers great kayak and other boating accessories for rent.

South Beach is located to the right of Green Pleasure Pier, a very popular fishing location, and is close to plenty of activities such as dining and shopping facilities. When spending the day at the beach, you’ll find there’s plenty of time to enjoy a great day in the water, or fishing, and then enjoy some of the attractions. On the left of Green Pleasure Pier, you’ll find Middle Beach, and just north, you’ll find the smallest beach, Step beach. It’s important to realize that lifeguards are only on duty during the summer months.

In addition to the wonderful beaches, the fishing at Catalina Island is plentiful. People of all ages enjoy fishing at Catalina, from very young children to experienced anglers. You will need a saltwater fishing license and you can pick one up at the Two Harbors General Store. There are also several bait and tackle shops on the island. You’ll also discover that Two Harbors offers a number of incredible activities, from Buffalo Safaris, to Scuba and Snorkeling rentals.

Scuba Diving Magazine credited Two Harbors with the honor of being the World’s Healthiest Marine Environment. The water is crystal clear and provides the optimum scuba diving experience. Beginners will enjoy snorkeling, as there are plenty of lessons and guided underwater snorkeling tours. One of the most fascinating scuba diving locations is the Lover’s Cove Undersea Gardens. The Marine has been preserved and offers a wonderful underwater view for novice as well as experienced scuba divers. Whether you are spending the day at the beach, fishing, or enjoying the amazing sites while scuba diving, Catalina Island is full of wonderful water based activities.

For those visiting California’s gorgeous Catalina Islands, boating and kayaking provides a wonderful activity. Catalina Island is rich with scenic beauty and one of the best ways to explore these natural treasures is by boat or kayak.

The only way to reach Catalina Island is by ferry or plane, and once on the island, you’ll discover that boating or kayaking is the best way to access some of the more inaccessible areas of the island. Kayaking offers many benefits to those who want to view the island due to the fact that they are small and easy to navigate. Even a novice can handle a kayak, so you don’t have to worry about your boating skills before setting off on your adventure.

Santa Catalina island has a number of different boat rentals available and you can pretty much pick and choose the boat or kayak that best fits your needs. There are double kayaks that have an additional seat. This is a great option for those kayaking with children. In addition, you can take one of the guided tours of the island by kayak. An instructor, who gives a lesson regarding paddling and the basics of kayaking before setting off on the journey, leads these excursions. One company in particular, Descanso Beach Ocean Sports, provides guided kayaking tours as well as charter boats for those who would like to kayak in more remote parts of the island.

You can rent kayaks by the hour, by half a day, or a full day. The prices vary for single and double kayaks. You can expect to pay about $16.00 per hour, $35.00 for half a day, and $48.00 for all day rentals. The price for double kayak rentals is roughly $24.00 per hour, $52.00 for half a day, and $64.00 for a full day. In addition, there are several other boat rental facilities on the island, worthy of mention are Joe’s Rent-A-Boat and Wet Spot Rental.