Catalina Island: Save money on mini-golf, kayaking and more

Ferry service Catalina Express offers a discount pass with savings on mini-golf, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, and other activities in and around Avalon on Catalina Island. The pass is free and easy to get: Just download it and go.

The deal: A glance at some of the discounts:

--Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens, one free admission with an adult ticket ($5).

--Descanso Beach Ocean Sports, rent one-hour of kayaking ($24 to $30, depending on size of kayak), snorkel gear ($5 to $12 per item) or stand-up paddleboards ($24) and get a second hour free.

--Golf Gardens Miniature Golf, buy one ticket ($7) and get a second one free.

--Ciao-Baci gift store, 10% shopping discount.

--Catalina Sea Spa offers one-hour Swedish massages plus facial or scalp massage for two (usually $210) plus dinner for two at Steve’s Steakhouse (entrees usually cost $13.95 to $32.95) for $280 (for two).

When: The Catalina Day Pass is good through Oct. 31.

Tested: This deal is a freebie, so whether you use one or all of the discounts, you still come out ahead.

Tip: Catalina Express also offers a free boat ride from San Pedro, Long Beach or Dana Point if you travel on your birthday.

Info: Catalina Day Pass