Ghost Tour: Explore Avalon's Haunted History

Join our Avalon Ghost Tour and uncover the haunted history of Catalina Island. Explore the paranormal mysteries, learn about spirits and ghosts, and discover why our guide has proof of the other side. Voted one of the Top Ten Ghost Tours in the Country by USA TODAY.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catalina Island Casino - Be regaled with tales of the Casino while you stand in the Grand Entryway
  • Catalina Island - You will join our local historian on an hour and a half walking tour through Avalon. Together you will explore the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of Catalina Island. You will see historic sites, hear personal ghostly…
What's Included
  • Use of audio headphones included
Additional Information

Join a local historian for a tour of the historic Village of Avalon. Walk through Avalon and delve into the eerie history and paranormal mysteries of Catalina. Discover the distinction between a spirit and a ghost. Uncover why Catalina is considered so haunted and hear about the guide’s evidence of the supernatural. This is the sole Ghost Tour on…

Location
121 Clarissa Ave
Clarissa Avenue
The meeting location is 121 Clarissa Ave., It's a big yellow building with green awnings. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour for check-in.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dave_c
Mar 28, 2026
Haunted Catalina Island - As a lot of history associated with Catalina Island, our guide was very informative. Although as a suggestion, she cannot carry a book cause she kept hitting it, and it was echoing in the earphones, but I’m very impressed that she remembered every detail year , person, detail. Also, it would’ve been nice if she wore her tire that would’ve made it a little bit more exciting. It may be practice, not saying nobody asked for my critique, but I think she did a great job.
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Mackenzie_p
Mar 25, 2026
Oliver was wonderful!... - Oliver was wonderful! Funny and knowledgeable, and we felt like we made a friend in the process. Highly recommend 👻
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Lynette_l
Mar 22, 2026
Loved - Jess was very knowledgeable and friendly. She looked out for the younger participants and made sure everyone was engaged and involved.
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Javier_m
Mar 15, 2026
Very educacional, fun... - Very educacional, fun experience and will look into staying at a hotel. Will definetly look into visit again.
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Michael_m
Jan 28, 2026
Very fun! - This was a very fun experience! Our guide was great and very accommodating to the group. It was really cool to walk around the island and hear tales of the past and even stories as recent as within years about ghostly happenings. I would recommend this tour. Also really enjoyed the audio setup.
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Kathie_d
Jan 3, 2026
Be ready to channel Norma Jean - Not recommended for children- some gnarly real stories and fascinating historical reference regarding the island timelines. The ghosts are not scary but some of the gore is daunting. It’s a great stroll around Avalon.
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Robertchrisg
Oct 9, 2025
Fun! - Interesting, fun. Love the trivia. Friendly personal guide. Liked the audio system. Never missed a word.
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Cherryroyal33
Oct 6, 2025
Spooky Good Time! - My husband and I knew we were likely only going to stay on Catalina one time only. So we took the opportunity to do this ghost tour. My husband is not a believer. Which is fine. He goes along with these things because he knows it interests me, and he ends up finding history interesting too because it’s not all spooky and occult. They tell you a lot about how the island started with all the darkness mixed in. The tour runner and business owner Jess is very knowledgeable. The kind of person that has stories for days because they talk to everyone and have taken the opportunity to experience and be open to everything this life/world has to offer. I love these types of people when you meet them. The authentic and eccentric salt of the earth. Jess walks the group from the ghost tour store front to casino point while telling you the macabre dark history of the structures and events of the island. I found it very informative and interesting. I enjoyed myself very much. A small price to pay for a little spooky tour. If you like these types of attractions or just enjoy a good historical walk, I think it’s well worth your time and money. Bonus- She asks you where you are staying on the island and tells you the ghost story attached if you want to hear. If there is not any or she does not know any. She won’t make one up. She is honest. I told her I knew the moment I walked into our hotel there was something there. Said the name of the hotel and she pointed at the shelf the book was on that the information was in if I wanted to read it. Of course I did. It was a very fun time!
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Jhonidol_b
Oct 5, 2025
Excellent - John is very accommodating and always try to answers all questions as much as you can. The stories that he was selling are all totally creepy… it always gives me a goosebumps…
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Vinelegrana
Dec 25, 2025
Walking tour - This is a combo of spooky stories from current and past. I was hoping to learn more about the history of Catalina island, the guide was lovely and very sweet. Something to do on a quiet night if you’re not into the bars
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).