Catalina Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.
Old Tucson Studios
This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
Activities
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Catalina Hotel Deals
Catalina Inn
Great staff as always Too bad room 207 had the TV so loud starting at 1:30 am to make it a horrible night for sleep
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Room (suite) was excellent. Amenities were very nice a very family friendly. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Right next door to CBCB. Very disappointed that breakfast was not offered. Beautiful bathroom but still had hair here and there. Hate that.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Clean room, fun atmosphere (ping pong, pinball, music), beautiful art throughout
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
Def staff but also the clean room. A little disappointed that they run out of granola for the breakfast parfait but still a 5/5 ✝️💜
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The rooms were spacious for our family of four. The views were spectacular! The staff was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely visit again!!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Lodge on the Desert
The room was beautiful and incredibly comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Stone Canyon Club and Catalina State Park.
Tortolita
Tortolita is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
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.
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
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
