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A quick ferry ride from Long Beach drops you into Avalon’s sheltered harbor and a day that balances mellow coastal strolls with optional high‑adrenaline choices like ziplining or an undersea sub tour. Read on for what to expect, timing, and practical tips to plan your day efficiently.
A quick ferry ride from Long Beach drops you into Avalon’s sheltered harbor and a day that balances mellow coastal strolls with optional high‑adrenaline choices like ziplining or an undersea sub tour. Read on for what to expect, timing, and practical tips to plan your day efficiently.
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The ferry eases away from the Long Beach landing and the Pacific opens up — cool wind that tastes like salt and kelp pushing at the hull as Avalon edges into view an hour later. On arrival, the town’s low-slung buildings and the rounded shoulders of Catalina’s hills frame a day that can be paced to the traveler: a relaxed stroll on the Green Pleasure Pier, a quick scenic loop to learn the island’s history, or an adrenaline pulse on the zipline course.
easy.
6–9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short walks, cobbled streets and optional moderate exertion for zipline or short hikes
The Catalina Express ferry from Long Beach typically takes about one hour each way; schedules vary seasonally.
Optional tours are often available as upgrades at booking; availability depends on season and capacity — reserve in advance when possible.
Yes — single riders must usually be at least 10 years old and meet minimum weight requirements; combined and individual weight limits are strictly enforced.
Shuttle pickup is provided from participating LAX and Anaheim area hotels as part of the package; confirm your pickup location at booking.
Catalina has long Indigenous history with the Tongva people and later 20th‑century development by William Wrigley Jr., who shaped Avalon’s tourist infrastructure.
Catalina’s ecosystems are managed through island reserves and marine protected areas; visitors are encouraged to stay on designated trails and avoid disturbing wildlife.
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