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Hop aboard Gary the Garibaldi, an electric, fish-shaped golf cart, for a 75-minute private tour of Avalon. This easy, eco-conscious ride highlights waterfront views, local history, and photo stops around Catalina’s compact seaside town.
Hop aboard Gary the Garibaldi, an electric, fish-shaped golf cart, for a 75-minute private tour of Avalon. This easy, eco-conscious ride highlights waterfront views, local history, and photo stops around Catalina’s compact seaside town.
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Operated by Avalon History Tours · Avalon, California
The harbor light glints off the water as an orange-and-blue fish-shaped golf cart idles by the roundabout near the Bluewater Grille. Climbing aboard Gary the Garibaldi feels like stepping onto a small, mobile stage—windows framing Catalina’s steep hills, palms, and the rounded face of the Casino building as the electric motor whispers away.
easy.
1 hr 15 min.
Suitable for most fitness levels—this is a seated, low-exertion sightseeing tour
The tour is private for your group with capacity up to 12 passengers per booking.
Yes—children 8 years and older are permitted; confirm ages when booking.
All sales are final; bookings are non-refundable and the operator may cancel for bad weather.
The carts have limited accessibility; those with severe mobility issues should contact the operator in advance to confirm accommodations.
Avalon sits on land traditionally used by the Tongva people; the town’s modern resort identity was shaped by early 20th-century development and the Wrigley family’s investments, including the iconic Casino.
Much of Catalina is managed by the Catalina Island Conservancy; visitors are asked to stay on roads and paths, avoid feeding wildlife, and minimize single-use plastics.
Avalon History Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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