Stays · Destination Guide
Kelp forests, giant black sea bass, and island time just offshore from Los Angeles
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Most visitors reach Catalina by ferry. Catalina Express runs high speed catamarans from Long Beach, San Pedro, and Dana Point to Avalon and Two Harbors, typically in about 60 km of travel time. The Catalina Flyer connects Newport Beach to Avalon seasonally. Private boats can moor in Avalon, Descanso, and Two Harbors, while helicopters and small planes serve the island airport. From Los Angeles area airports, plan 30-60 minutes by car or rideshare to reach ferry terminals, depending on traffic.
Avalon is almost entirely walkable, with golf cart rentals, taxis, and shuttle vans handling longer distances or steep hills. Two Harbors is even smaller, with most places reachable on foot from the pier.