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Santa Catalina Island
About
Santa Catalina Island is about 22 miles off LA; the Catalina Express takes about an hour from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point. Avalon, the main town, curls around a round harbor with the 1929 Catalina Casino ballroom, golf carts are how everyone gets around, and you can snorkel, ride a glass-bottom boat or hike. Day trips work; book the ferry early in peak season.
Jasmine says
The Mediterranean an hour's boat ride away: Avalon's round harbor, golf carts and underwater gardens, LA's island personality.
Insider tips
- Book Catalina Express tickets early; there are no same-day seats in peak season.
- Golf carts are the main ride on the island; rent one to loop around Avalon.
- A day trip works, but you only get its quiet if you stay the night.
- Address
- Catalina Express from Long Beach, CA 90802
- Website
- visitcatalinaisland.com →
- Best time
- Day trip or overnight
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