Catalina Island - The popular day trip and vacation destination
Catalina Island is near the southern end of the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California. It's technically in Los Angeles County and is a popular day trip and vacation destination for locals and tourists. Santa Catalina is 22 miles from the mainland, despite the lyrics of the Four Preps' song.
Twenty-six miles across the sea
Santa Catalina is a-waitin' for me
Santa Catalina, the Island of Romance -- "26 Miles", The Four Preps, 1958
Catalina is a world unto itself, a distant asylum from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Southern California. Most of the island is owned by the Catalina Conservancy which is chartered with protecting its environment. Many visitors to the Island come from cruises offered by Royal Caribbean..The area codes for Catalina Island are 310 or the soon to be 424. "City" is a relative term on Catalina - neither Avalon nor Two Harbors are particularly large, with Two Harbors having just a handful of houses and a single general store.
Avalon
Two Harbors
How to Visit ?
Catalina Classic Cruises,From San Pedro to Avalon. Toll free: 800-641-1004, Phone: 495-3565. Check website for schedule. Round trip fares - Adult: $31.50, Children (2-11): $26.00, Seniors (55+): $29.00, Infants (under 2): $3.00.
Catalina Express Ferry, from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point to Avalon. There is also a boat from San Pedro to Two Harbors. Phone: 800-481-3470. Fares vary by departure point. See website for prices and schedule.
Catalina Explorer, from Long Beach to Avalon, Toll free: (877) 432-6276, Phone: (562) 901-0660, Fax: (562) 901-0770. 7 days a week, depart Long Beach: 9:15 a.m., depart Avalon: 5:00 p.m. Round-trip fares - Adults: $38.00, Children (3-11): $28.00, Seniors (55+): $34.50, Infants (2 and under): $5.00.
Catalina Flyer, from Newport Beach to Avalon. Phone: 949-673-5245. See website for scheduled departures. $44 round trip.
Private boat - Avalon and Two Harbors have mooring facilities and services. There are also many coves around the island that have moorings or anchorages. The Catalina website has details about anchorage and mooring points around the island.
Airport in the Sky is open to private aircraft with a $20 landing fee and $5 per night tie down fee. No fuel is available for sale at the airport. Phone: 510-0143, Weather info line: 800-255-8700.
Catalina Island Activity
Walking - Most visitors to Catalina usually do their touring on foot.
Bicycle - There are several bicycle rental agencies on the island or you may bring your own bicycle over with you (usually for an extra fee).
Carts - Golf carts may also be rented on the island.
Twenty-six miles across the sea
Santa Catalina is a-waitin' for me
Santa Catalina, the Island of Romance -- "26 Miles", The Four Preps, 1958
Catalina is a world unto itself, a distant asylum from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Southern California. Most of the island is owned by the Catalina Conservancy which is chartered with protecting its environment. Many visitors to the Island come from cruises offered by Royal Caribbean..The area codes for Catalina Island are 310 or the soon to be 424. "City" is a relative term on Catalina - neither Avalon nor Two Harbors are particularly large, with Two Harbors having just a handful of houses and a single general store.
Avalon
Two Harbors
How to Visit ?
- By boat
Catalina Classic Cruises,From San Pedro to Avalon. Toll free: 800-641-1004, Phone: 495-3565. Check website for schedule. Round trip fares - Adult: $31.50, Children (2-11): $26.00, Seniors (55+): $29.00, Infants (under 2): $3.00.
Catalina Express Ferry, from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point to Avalon. There is also a boat from San Pedro to Two Harbors. Phone: 800-481-3470. Fares vary by departure point. See website for prices and schedule.
Catalina Explorer, from Long Beach to Avalon, Toll free: (877) 432-6276, Phone: (562) 901-0660, Fax: (562) 901-0770. 7 days a week, depart Long Beach: 9:15 a.m., depart Avalon: 5:00 p.m. Round-trip fares - Adults: $38.00, Children (3-11): $28.00, Seniors (55+): $34.50, Infants (2 and under): $5.00.
Catalina Flyer, from Newport Beach to Avalon. Phone: 949-673-5245. See website for scheduled departures. $44 round trip.
Private boat - Avalon and Two Harbors have mooring facilities and services. There are also many coves around the island that have moorings or anchorages. The Catalina website has details about anchorage and mooring points around the island.
- By air
Airport in the Sky is open to private aircraft with a $20 landing fee and $5 per night tie down fee. No fuel is available for sale at the airport. Phone: 510-0143, Weather info line: 800-255-8700.
Catalina Island Activity
Walking - Most visitors to Catalina usually do their touring on foot.
Bicycle - There are several bicycle rental agencies on the island or you may bring your own bicycle over with you (usually for an extra fee).
Carts - Golf carts may also be rented on the island.
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