Turn Avalon into a game with a 1–3 hour self-guided scavenger hunt across Catalina Island’s harbor, plazas and seaside streets. Use your smartphone to solve clues, learn local history, and explore hidden viewpoints at your own pace.
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You step off the ferry and Avalon’s harbor angles into view — low-slung pastel buildings, the Casino’s round silhouette, and gulls sizing up visitors like judges. The Puzzling Adventure turns this pocket of Catalina Island into a playable map: your phone pings with a riddle, you follow a clue to a tiled fountain, then a stairwell opens onto a bluff that dares you to look out across Avalon Bay.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate — suitable for people who can walk several miles, handle stairs and short uphill sections.
Wildlife
History
Avalon reflects Tongva heritage, ranching and the 20th-century resort era driven by William Wrigley Jr.; the Casino and Wrigley Memorial are local landmarks.
Conservation
Catalina Island operates protected areas and conservancies; stay on paths, avoid disturbing wildlife and follow local rules to limit footprint.
Reserve your spot on the Catalina Island Puzzling Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone fully
The tour runs through a web app and requires mobile data — bring a full battery and a power bank.
Start early
Morning starts avoid ferry crowds and deliver cooler temperatures for walking.
Wear grippy shoes
Expect stairs, cobbles and wet steps near the waterfront — choose footwear with traction.
Respect local residents
Routes pass residential streets; keep noise down and follow private property signage.
Smartphone with data
Required — the game is delivered through a web app and needs mobile connectivity.
Comfortable walking shoes
Grippy, broken-in shoes handle cobbles, stairs and short climbs comfortably.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through the route, photos and navigation.
Sunscreen
Protects you on exposed promenades and bluff-top viewpoints during warm months.
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