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Escape the mainland for a full-day loop to Avalon: a one-hour ferry, a 45-minute undersea cabin tour and several hours to explore beaches, shops and short coastal walks. This practical day trip includes hotel pickup from the LAX area and round-trip ferry transfers.
Escape the mainland for a full-day loop to Avalon: a one-hour ferry, a 45-minute undersea cabin tour and several hours to explore beaches, shops and short coastal walks. This practical day trip includes hotel pickup from the LAX area and round-trip ferry transfers.
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Operated by Extreme Tours by Karmel · Avalon, California
The morning ferry peels away from the Long Beach terminal and the mainland retreats into a silver strip on the horizon. Salt air and a steady swell set the rhythm; within an hour Avalon’s low hills and pastel buildings come into focus, palms turning like punctuation along the promenade.
easy.
8–12 hours.
Basic mobility needed for boarding, walking Avalon’s flat promenade and optional short uphill walks; suitable for most fitness levels.
Yes — roundtrip shuttle transfers from LAX-area hotels to the Long Beach terminal are included; confirm pick-up time with the operator 48 hours prior.
The undersea cabin experience runs about 45 minutes and includes live narration and panoramic porthole viewing.
Yes — after the undersea tour you have free time to walk the town, rent gear, or take short hikes; there is no private guide on-island.
Yes — the operator notes stroller access and infant seating options, but infants must sit on an adult’s lap during the undersea tour.
Catalina has been home to the Tongva people for millennia and later became a leisure escape in the early 20th century, shaped by tourism and the mining era.
Catalina’s marine and island ecosystems are protected through state and private programs; visitors are asked to avoid touching kelp or marine life and to pack out all waste.
Extreme Tours by Karmel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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