About Brown's Bikes
Brown's Bikes is Avalon's original bike rental shop, located at 107 Pebbly Beach Road just yards from the Catalina Express boat dock. Their fleet spans electric bikes, mountain bikes, cruisers, and tandems, plus smaller 20-inch and 24-inch bikes for kids and tag-along attachments for younger children. The shop's proximity to the ferry landing means visitors can grab a bike within minutes of stepping ashore and start exploring Avalon's hilly streets and coastal roads without waiting for a shuttle or taxi.
Electric bikes are the most popular choice, making Avalon's steep grades manageable for riders of all fitness levels. Mountain bike rentals come with the option to purchase a Catalina Island Conservancy Freewheeler Bike Pass, which unlocks forty-plus miles of interior trails and fire roads through the island's rugged backcountry — terrain that most visitors never see from the harbour. Standard rentals include helmets and locks, and the staff provide route recommendations tailored to how much time you have and what you want to see.
Brown's Bikes has built a loyal following through consistently well-maintained equipment and a friendly, no-pressure rental process. Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews routinely highlight the staff's patience with first-time e-bike riders and their willingness to swap out bikes if a fit isn't right. For families, the child-seat attachments and kid-sized bikes mean everyone rides together — a rarity among Avalon's rental operators.
