Avalon’s ghosts roll by on wheels. This Haunted Catalina Golf Cart Tour is interesting because it mixes paranormal stories with real island landmarks, all while you’re cruising through town and up toward the hills. I also like the small cart setup because you get the guide’s attention without feeling lost in a crowd. One thing to consider: it’s a driving tour, so photo stops tend to be brief rather than long and wander-y.

You’ll start at 121 Clarissa Ave, Avalon in a big yellow building with green awnings, about a block from the beach. From there, the guide points out the sites, tells the spooky angles, and keeps the ride moving for the full time slot.

The whole experience is about 1 hour 30 minutes and tops out at a maximum of 5 travelers. If you’re arriving by boat, here’s a nice detail to know: one review notes the guide was gracious about waiting for their boat connection.

Key things to know before you ride

• Small group, up to 5 travelers: easier listening and less scrambling for space on a cart.
• A true “drive-and-tell” format: you’ll see multiple named locations without doing a long walk.
• Start at 121 Clarissa Ave: the yellow, green-awning building is your landmark.
• Paranormal history, not just scares: the stories are tied to recognizable Avalon sites.
• Mobile ticket: you can travel light and skip printing.
• Lots of named stops: from the Catalina Island Casino to Wrigley sites and the pet cemetery.

Getting on the Cart in Avalon: 121 Clarissa Ave and the yellow-green landmark

The start point makes this tour easy to find, especially if you’re already spending time near the beach. Check in at 121 Clarissa Ave at the yellow building with green awnings tied to the Haunted Catalina Ghost Tour and Gift Shop. It’s described as being about one block from the beach, so it fits cleanly into a day in Avalon.

I like this kind of meeting point because it reduces stress. When you don’t have to hunt for a vague pickup spot, you can arrive, get oriented fast, and then focus on the actual experience. Plus, the tour is noted as being near public transportation, which is helpful if you’re mixing plans on the island.

The tour runs with a cart format, and the guide is part of what makes that work. With only a handful of seats available, you’ll want to show up ready to roll rather than lingering in the parking area. If you’re traveling with a service animal, that’s allowed too, so plan your day with that in mind.

Finally, the tour mentions confirmation at booking and uses a mobile ticket, so you’ll want your phone charged and accessible at check-in. This isn’t the type of activity where you want to be fumbling with app logins mid-story.

What the 90-minute driving ghost tour is like in practice

This is built as a driving ghost tour through Avalon. That means the experience is paced around street visibility and quick storytelling beats rather than long stop-and-stare exploration. The good news: you get coverage. The ride takes you past a chain of notable sites across town, including areas described as hillsides, so you’re not stuck seeing only the most flat, closest-to-the-dock stretch.

Expect the guide to weave in paranormal history and local-spooky context as you move. The tour description sets the tone early: you’ll be told chilling tales meant to keep your attention up, not down. The guide is also described as expert, and the reviews back that up with comments about being outstanding and extremely informative.

Because the maximum group size is capped at 5 travelers, you don’t have to shout to be heard. It tends to make for a more personal vibe than larger bus tours. If you enjoy hearing the stories clearly and following along with the sights as you pass them, this cart format supports that.

Timing-wise, the tour is about 1 hour 30 minutes. That’s long enough for a proper route and multiple stops, but short enough that you can still do other Avalon plans afterward without feeling like the whole afternoon is gone. For first-timers in Avalon, that’s a smart sweet spot: you’ll learn where things are and what’s worth a second visit on your own.

A possible drawback of the driving format is simple: you may not get extended time at every named site. If your travel style is slow wandering and lots of photos per stop, you’ll want to treat this as the storytelling overview, then plan to return separately for the locations that hook you.

Stop-by-stop: Catalina Island Casino to the Wrigley sites

The tour’s route is built around named Avalon landmarks. One of the big anchors is Catalina Island Casino. Even if you’re not going inside, the casino stop matters because it gives you a sense of Catalina’s character and timing. The tour starts with this area and uses it as a launching pad for the rest of the eerie route, so you’ll feel like the guide is building a story-world as you go.

From there, the cart tour moves through a set of locations that cover different parts of Avalon’s identity—maritime touches, hillside viewpoints, and memorial-style sites. Here are the stops listed in the tour description, plus what they mean for your experience.

Steamer Tug Boat House

This stop leans into the island’s seafaring angle. For a ghost tour, maritime history is a natural fit: it gives the guide a thread to connect to past arrivals, departures, and the way stories stick around places people relied on. You’ll likely get a brief moment to look, then you’ll be on to the next spot with the story still going.

Conservancy Trail Head Center

This is a named area that suggests a connection to the island’s outdoors and protected spaces. On a driving tour, stops like this help break up the route so it isn’t just city streets. It also gives the guide a chance to talk about the land and how Avalon’s natural features shape where people gather and how legends spread.

Helicopter Port in Pebbly Beach

Peppy beach areas often change the mood fast. A helicopter port stop also signals modern infrastructure layered over older stories, which can make the paranormal-history angle feel more grounded. If you like when the guide ties old and new together, this kind of stop is a good sign.

Wrigley Mansion

This is one of the route names you can’t miss. A mansion-style location is made for ghost-tour storytelling because it naturally invites questions about who lived here, what changed over time, and how places earn reputations. The cart format still keeps the tempo brisk, but you’ll have the payoff of a major “set piece” stop.

Pet Cemetery

Yes, a pet cemetery. This is exactly the kind of stop that makes a haunted tour feel more local and human. Instead of only focusing on dramatic mansions or big landmark buildings, the tour includes a place tied to loss, memory, and caring. If you’re the kind of person who likes your spooky stories with an emotional edge, this is likely one of the route highlights for you.

Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Gard

This stop name rolls two things into one: remembrance and gardens. A memorial space usually changes how the stories land, and gardens add atmosphere without requiring long walking time. On a driving tour, this is helpful because it lets you absorb mood quickly, then move on before the tour fatigue sets in.

One more thing: the tour description specifically mentions breathtaking views as you venture through Avalon streets and hillsides. You’ll probably feel that shift when the route turns from flatter blocks to higher angles. Those view moments are often when a ghost tour becomes more than just scary stories—it turns into a sense of place.

The guide and storytelling tone: chilling tales with real context

This Haunted Catalina Golf Cart Tour is sold on chilling tales and paranormal history, but what makes it work is the guide. One review calls the guide outstanding and extremely informative, and that matters more than you’d think. Ghost tours can turn into either spooky campfire storytelling or a blur of names you forget five minutes later. Here, the emphasis seems to be on clarity and information, which keeps the experience sticky.

There’s also a small but meaningful review detail: the guide waited for their boat. That tells me this operation understands island logistics. While you shouldn’t plan on running late, it’s reassuring to know that if you’re dealing with real travel timing—like the reality of boat connections—the guide may be flexible.

The tone is described as expert-driven, with captivating stories meant to keep you on the edge of your seat. In practice, that usually means the guide is pacing the suspense while moving you along the route. Because your group is tiny, the guide doesn’t have to talk over noise from dozens of people. You’re more likely to catch the full thread of the stories, including how each stop fits into the larger haunted Avalon picture.

If you’re a first-timer to Avalon, the storytelling also helps you learn what to look for when you’re walking around later. You start noticing details you’d otherwise miss—like why certain buildings or places get remembered, and how the island’s layout shapes the kind of legends people tell.

Price and value: $65 for a 1.5-hour Avalon cart tour

At $65 per person, this isn’t a budget add-on. So you want to think of it as a “spend once, get stories and orientation” type of activity rather than a low-cost diversion.

Here’s why it can still feel like good value:

• You cover several named sites in one shot during about 90 minutes.
• The cart holds only a few people (maximum 5), so the experience isn’t watered down.
• You’re paying for guided storytelling tied to Avalon’s landmarks, not just transportation.
• You get a real overview of the spooky side of the island without needing to figure out a route yourself.

Booking in advance is also wise. The tour is listed as commonly booked about 8 days in advance on average, which suggests demand is real. If you show up late, you may find the cart is already full. Since you’re dealing with limited seats, earlier booking is how you protect your time.

Also, check how this fits your day. If you already plan to walk around Avalon’s best-known areas, this tour can complement that by giving you the backstory and the “why it’s famous” feeling. If you only have a short time on the island, this becomes even more useful because it packs in multiple stops quickly.

If, however, you prefer long independent exploration and hate being guided on a set route, you might feel boxed in. Remember the driving format: it’s designed to show many places, not to linger at all of them.

Who should book the Haunted Catalina Golf Cart Tour

I think this tour is a great match if you want:

• A first-timer-friendly Avalon experience that shows you where things are while you learn the spooky angle.
• Clear, informed storytelling. The guide is repeatedly described as extremely informative in feedback.
• A small-group vibe. A maximum of 5 travelers makes a big difference in comfort and attention.
• A short commitment. At about 1.5 hours, it fits easily between beach time, dinner, or an afternoon swim.

It may not be the best fit if you strongly prefer long walking time at specific stops, or if your idea of fun is mostly independent exploring. This is a guided route, with the cart doing the heavy lifting.

You’ll also appreciate the practical details if they matter to your travel style: confirmation at booking, mobile ticket, and service animals allowed. It’s also listed as near public transportation, which helps if you’re juggling other plans around town.

Should you book the Haunted Catalina Golf Cart Tour?

If you’re in Avalon and you like ghost stories that connect to real-looking places, I’d say book it. The combination of small group size, an informative guide, and a route that hits multiple named sites makes this a smart way to spend about 90 minutes—especially if you want a guided overview without committing to a long hike.

Book early if you can, because the cart has limited capacity and availability can tighten. And go in expecting a driving format: you’ll get the spooky highlights and context, then you can return on your own if any stop makes you want more time.

If you want a guided “haunted Avalon” snapshot with strong storytelling, this one is an easy yes.

FAQ

Where does the Haunted Catalina Golf Cart Tour start?

The tour starts at 121 Clarissa Ave, Avalon, CA 90704. It ends back at the same meeting point.

How long is the tour?

The duration is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

What does the tour cost?

The price is $65.00 per person.

Do I get a mobile ticket?

Yes. The tour uses a mobile ticket.

How many people are in each cart?

The tour has a maximum of 5 travelers.

Will I get confirmation after I book?

Yes. Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

Is the tour suitable for most travelers?

The activity notes that most travelers can participate.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes. Service animals are allowed.

What is the cancellation policy?

There is free cancellation. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.

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