My mother and friend got off as they like Tenders. It was quite rough so I stayed on board. They didn't find much of any interest on shore. We did see porpoises jumping in front of us as we approached the Island. ...
Our group rented golf carts - about $45 for an hour. It's a great way to see the island. There was a marine layer when we arrived, so we were able to ride above it and get some great photos! ...
Catalina can be done on your own. Lot's of local activities or just walk around. Many out of towners love this place. Could get crowded in the summertime, but it was pretty empty when we went (mid december on a weekday! ) ...
A great way to see Catalina cheap is to rent a golf cart and tour the area around Avalon. This only takes one hour and is a lot of fun. Only costs around $40 if you keep to one hour, which you can do if you don't stop too long.
After this, we walked to the Casino, and did a short museum tour they offer, which highlights the history of the island and its many celebrity visitors. ...