Catalina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Sandy Anuras
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Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4/5(1 review)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

5/5(4 reviews)

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(2 reviews)

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios
Tucson Botanical Gardens showing a park

Tucson Botanical Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Activities

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

AU$121
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

AU$24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$133
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
History of How the West Was Won

Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

AU$190
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

AU$24
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Historic Tucson Bike Tour

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

AU$115
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historic Bike Tour in Tucson
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Our pick of the best Catalina Hotel Deals

Catalina Inn
Catalina Inn
2 out of 5
15691 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$151 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (975 reviews)
"I don't know what people are talking about with bad reviews on breakfast. I had a wonderful free breakfast of eggs, bagels, and fruit. The two ladies at the front desk went above and beyond, perfect customer service. The room was excellent, in the back away from traffic noise, comfortable bed. I ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Catalina Inn
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$123 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$123
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,446 reviews)
"clean"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$165 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,542 reviews)
Great indy vibe
"Wow-so fun and so nice. It has personality and is personal. I'd be happy to stay there for much longer."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$379 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$379
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Westward Look is the place to stay
"We love Westward Look - it's an unrivaled and gorgeous location - plus it comes with a fantastic array of pools and activities. Simply fantastic"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park
4 out of 5
445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$208 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"We enjoyed our time here. We found everything during our stay very nice. The restaurant on the premises was very nice and the food was really good. The breakfast meals which were separate for the restaurant we went for dinner as mentioned above, was very good as well. I especially loved the avocado ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$247 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,823 reviews)
"All around fantastic!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Lodge on the Desert
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Other neighbourhoods around Catalina

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Rancho Vistoso

While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.

Rancho Vistoso
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Dove Mountain

While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.

Dove Mountain
Tohono Chul Park showing desert views and outdoor art

Casas Adobes

Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.

Casas Adobes
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Catalina Foothills Estates

Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.

Catalina Foothills Estates
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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills
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Cortaro

Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.

Cortaro

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