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Board a one-hour ferry to Catalina Island for a day of seaside streets, hilltop views and historic Avalon charm. This guided Avalon scenic tour from Anaheim includes hotel transfers and time to explore iconic piers, beaches, and Wrigley Memorial.
Board a one-hour ferry to Catalina Island for a day of seaside streets, hilltop views and historic Avalon charm. This guided Avalon scenic tour from Anaheim includes hotel transfers and time to explore iconic piers, beaches, and Wrigley Memorial.
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Operated by Extreme Tours by Karmel · Avalon, California
The ferry cuts through the morning haze and the Pacific opens like a long, moving mirror; gulls flicker at the bow as Avalon’s cluster of low-rise buildings slips into view. Travelers step off a smooth 60‑minute ride—Catalina sits roughly 22 miles (35 km) offshore—and exchange mainland noise for palm-lined streets, sea-salted air, and a hilltop tour that frames the island’s rounded ridges.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect light walking around town and short uphill sections of a few hundred feet on viewpoints.
The Catalina Express crossing from Long Beach to Avalon typically takes about 60 minutes, though exact times vary with schedule and sea conditions.
Yes—roundtrip shuttle transfers from participating Anaheim hotels to the Long Beach ferry terminal are included in the published itinerary.
Yes—after the scenic tour portion you’ll have free time to walk the pier, visit shops, and eat at local restaurants before the return ferry.
The trip notes stroller accessibility and allows service animals; contact the operator ahead for specific mobility or assistance needs and pickup details.
Avalon reflects early 20th-century resort development led by William Wrigley Jr., built atop lands long used by the Tongva and Chumash peoples.
Catalina maintains protected habitats and active invasive-species programs; visitors are encouraged to stay on trails, pack out trash, and support local conservation groups.
Extreme Tours by Karmel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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