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Skip the ferry and take a twenty-minute helicopter hop from Long Beach to Avalon for panoramic views of the Pacific and Catalina’s jagged ridgelines. Fast, scenic, and practical, this transfer delivers arrival orientation and photo ops in one flight.
Skip the ferry and take a twenty-minute helicopter hop from Long Beach to Avalon for panoramic views of the Pacific and Catalina’s jagged ridgelines. Fast, scenic, and practical, this transfer delivers arrival orientation and photo ops in one flight.
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Operated by Maverick Helicopters California · Long Beach, California
You step into the heliport wind and the Queen Mary shrinking beneath you as rotors lift the craft into a clean, ocean-scented air. In twenty minutes the city grid gives way to the Pacific’s open blue, and Catalina’s rugged ridge lines grow from a watercolor smear into the compact, sleepy curve of Avalon harbor.
easy.
18–20 minutes one-way.
Suitable for all fitness levels; the activity requires only boarding and short walks
All passengers 18+ must present original government-issued photo ID (REAL‑ID compliant driver’s license or passport); photocopies and digital IDs are not accepted.
Passengers over 300 lbs (136 kg) must purchase an additional seat on the day of travel; combined aircraft weight limits are enforced for safety.
Flights require a minimum number of passengers and are subject to cancellation for weather; you’ll be offered an alternate date or a full refund if canceled by the operator.
Space is limited—small bags are preferred. Large items like surfboards are typically not permitted; check the operator’s baggage policy before arrival.
Catalina’s cultivated resort feel stems from early 20th-century development, notably by William Wrigley Jr., layered atop a much older Gabrielino/Tongva presence and fishing traditions.
Much of Catalina is protected by the Catalina Island Conservancy; visitors should stick to established trails, avoid collecting shells, and support local efforts to manage water and waste on a small island.
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