Business Details
Your Premier Catalina Island Adventure Awaits
Catalina Coastal Tours is a premier provider of exceptional fishing charters, parasailing adventures, and wildlife tours on Catalina Island. With a fleet of three seasoned vessels and multiple licensed captains, we cater to groups of all sizes and skill levels, offering personalized experiences tailored to your interests. Our team combines deep local knowledge with a passion for marine life, ensuring unforgettable encounters with dolphins, sea lions, and bald eagles.We prioritize customer satisfaction by providing expert guidance, including filleting services for fishing trips and educational insights during wildlife tours. Committed to community impact, we donate a percentage of revenue to cancer research initiatives, supporting groundbreaking studies and treatments.
Services
Fishing Charters
Parasailing Tours
Dolphin Tours
Private Charters
Sea Lion Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer year-round fishing charters and wildlife tours led by licensed, experienced captains.
- Our fleet includes multiple vessels accommodating groups up to 12 passengers.
- We provide educational wildlife experiences with expert commentary on local ecosystems.
- We donate a percentage of revenue to cancer research initiatives annually.
- Our team offers personalized service tailored to novice and seasoned fishermen alike.
What people say
Knowledgeable captains
Great wildlife experiences
Excellent service
Memorable adventure
Personalized attention
Services
Fishing Charters
Our fishing charters provide year-round opportunities to catch local species with expert guidance from licensed captains. We cater to all skill levels, offering equipment, technique advice, and filleting services. Guests enjoy scenic coastal routes while targeting prized catches like bass, halibut, and yellowtail.
Parasailing Tours
Experience breathtaking views of Catalina Island from above during our parasailing tours. Flights include optional water dips for added excitement, with safety-focused crew support throughout. Tours operate from $69 per person, accommodating groups seeking unique aerial perspectives of the coastline.
Dolphin Tours
Join our six-passenger dolphin tours to observe common dolphins in their natural habitat. Captains navigate to prime sighting locations while sharing educational insights about marine ecosystems. Trips often include encounters with sea lions, seals, and migratory birds along Catalina's pristine shores.
Private Charters
Book our 12-passenger private charter for customized itineraries along Catalina's coastline. Ideal for families or groups, these charters include a dedicated captain and flexible options for wildlife viewing, fishing, or scenic sightseeing with onboard amenities.
Sea Lion Tours
Explore sea lion colonies and coastal ecosystems during guided tours highlighting Catalina's marine biodiversity. Captains share ecological facts while navigating to prime viewing spots, often combining sea lion sightings with dolphin encounters and scenic coastal vistas.
People
Captain David
Lead Captain
Captain David combines decades of local boating experience with a passion for marine conservation. He specializes in creating personalized itineraries that balance adventure with educational insights about Catalina's unique ecosystems.
Questions
What types of tours do you offer?
We provide fishing charters, parasailing adventures, dolphin/sea lion tours, and private charters accommodating up to 12 passengers.
Are tours available year-round?
Yes, our fishing charters and wildlife tours operate year-round with seasonal variations in marine life sightings.
How do I book a tour?
Book directly through our website or contact us at (626) 290-2888 for immediate assistance with reservations.
What's included in fishing charters?
All fishing charters include rods, tackle, bait, and filleting services. Captains provide instruction for all skill levels.
Do you accommodate special requests?
Yes, private charters allow customized itineraries for specific interests like astronomy tours or photography-focused wildlife excursions.
Reviews (7)
Shan Huang
Nov 22, 2021
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Such an amazing experience. I wanted to be on a small boat for a tour and this was perfect. We couldnt find the office for signing the paperwork and I was worried the boat would leave without us, but the staff was so accommodating. We got to see a pod of Rissos dolphins, a bunch of sea lions and even some seals. The captain was so nice and knowledgeable about the island and its wildlife!
XXIris AftonXx
Aug 15, 2021
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Captain Lance was terrific! We were out a little early as we had arrived early. Lance took us to a spot where my girls were getting hits and bringing in fish, although not a lot of keepers. Then we went toward shore a bit and each one of the 3 of us hooked a tiger shark and got to reel them in. Only one was landed and it, of course, was released.
Finally, with about an hour left, Lance asked if we wanted to troll for bigger fish or fish the bottom where we would definitely catch something. I' of course said troll. Lance noted that thw go big or go home mindset was at hand. Within about 0 minutes
Finally, with about an hour left, Lance asked if we wanted to troll for bigger fish or fish the bottom where we would definitely catch something. I' of course said troll. Lance noted that thw go big or go home mindset was at hand. Within about 0 minutes
Alexa Feist
Jun 29, 2021
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I would give zero (0) stars if I could. Before I ever even got on the boat they ruined my entire fishing trip to Catalina. I had booked a fishing boat for 8 people from this company months in advanced for my trip. Due to a miscommunication between the owner and the employees, they notified me 4 DAYS prior to my trip that they are unable to accommodate my party on the boat for fishing. They did not do anything to make it up to us or have any other accommodation options. They notified us too late to book fishing boats from another company. They ruined our fishing trip and did nothing to figure out
Linda Rodriguez
Jun 26, 2021
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It was an amazing boat ride to Two Harbors. We encounter a pod of bottle nose dolphins and we followed or they followed for like 10 minutes. Plus, We learned about the coastal biology. Highly recommend it. Bring a sweater it gets cold when the boat is going fast and you want it to go fast! Bring snacks to eat at Two Harbors. It is a very expensive town.
Paul Bradley Smith
Apr 05, 2021
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Captain Lance was amazing - 5+ stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ HIGHLY SUGGESTED. Great times and excellent with kids. We took our 11 year old out for his first real sea fishing 🎣 experience and our son is hooked. Already wants to book another one. Our son caught so many fish. Captain Lance had great conversation, great stories and most importantly an amazing fishing 🎣experience for our son.
Salatua Vaiolo
Jan 25, 2021
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Spent Fathers Day 2020 weekend with this tour group and I had an amazing time. Everyone was attentive to our needs and they did there best to accommodate our last minute changes. Our day started off with the best fisherman in the world Captain Brad. With his expertise we landed a large yellow-fin and other fishes. We later booked a JetSki adventure with Nick and his co-worker who made our experience out of this world. Made everyone feel safe and understand water safety. Great Job. Highly recommend!!!
Tina Frondarina-Richardson
Nov 18, 2020
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Captain Lance was nothing less than superb! It was an awesome day for fishing and every gal on board enjoyed a wonderful day! Highly recommend them and will definitely be back! Thank you again for making our trip memorable!
