Catalina Curated Tours makes your visit personal, immersive, and unforgettable. Each trip is shaped around what excites you most, not a one size fits all script.

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Your Guide and Local Friend

John Boraggina, former curator of the Catalina Island Museum, is also a lifelong island insider. He knows the hidden viewpoints, top spots to eat and drink, and which activities are truly worth your time. From the moment John picks you up, you will experience Catalina the way locals share it with their friends.

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Stories That Spark Curiosity

Choose your own adventure. Dive into mysterious UFO sightings, graverobbers, and their legends of giants. Step back into Catalina’s secret role during World War II, where the island trained some of America’s first special forces. Or be transported into Catalina’s star-studded past, from Marilyn Monroe’s early days to Natalie Wood’s island ties and John Wayne’s adventures. Each story pulls back the curtain on a side of Catalina most visitors never discover.

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Experiences You Will Remember

Get once in a lifetime photos, plan a unique proposal, or spend an afternoon cruising to secret spots. With John, you will see Catalina the way island residents experience it.

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Limited Spots Available

Only a handful of tours are offered. This is your chance to explore Catalina through the eyes of an expert and walk away with stories and memories that feel truly your own.