Catalina Travel Guide
Tucson
Popular places to visit
University of Arizona
Explore the campus of University of Arizona during your trip to Tucson. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
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.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Catalina
Catalina Inn
"Water was quite cold, area was clean but a few of the loungers was broken, my nephew’s wife tried to unfold one only to have it come back and hit her nose on the right side of her eye. Beds were comfortable, excellent staff but breakfast items were pretty sparse."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
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Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
"Seems clean and functional, but dated"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
"The staff and the service was second to none"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
"Fun and artistic! Such a unique memorable place to stay!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
"Was such a wonderful oasis in Arizona. The property was beautiful and well kept."
Reviewed on 27 May 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.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Gallery Golf Club and Golf Club at Dove Mountain.
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.
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.
