Catalina Island

Getting to Catalina

By sea or air, getting to Catalina is easy and fun. You can get to Catalina Island by ferry from four mainland ports in Southern...

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Bikes & Golf Carts

Once you arrive in Avalon, you’ll quickly discover that it has a very pedestrian friendly downtown. Visitors enjoy exploring the...

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Things To Do

For the adventurer, get your heart pumping with a visit to the Zip Line Eco Tour, try diving or island eco tour. For a slower pace,...

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Island Info

Located just 22 miles off Southern California’s coast, Catalina Island welcomes visitors year-round. Getting here is easy with...

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

A: Public showers are available on Casino Way. Hours vary by season – please contact our Visitor’s Center on the Green Pier...

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Catalina Island Maps

Catalina Island business directory and map of Avalon

The city of Avalon is only 2 square miles in area and for the most part very easy to navigate by foot. The main oceanfront street, often referred to as "Front Street" is Crescent Ave. It is pedestrian friendly and closed to all traffic except for emergency vehicles.The Love Catalina Island Visitor Center located at the foot of the Green Pleasure Pier

There are several streets off Crescent Ave. that are referred to as "the Flats." These are Clarissa Ave, Descanso Ave., Catalina Ave., Beacon St., Eucalyptus (pedestrian only) and Sumner Ave. Walking time from the Cabrillo Mole (ferry terminal/cruise tenders) to Crescent Ave is less than 4 minutes for most people.

Via Casino, off Crescent Ave, leads to the Catalina Casino. Walking time from the Green Pleasure Pier to the Casino is about 5 minutes for most people.

Past the Casino, the road turns into St. Catherine Way which leads to Descanso Beach Club, Descanso Canyon (zipline/aerial adventure) and Hamilton Cove. Walking time from the Casino to Descanso Beach Club area is about 5 minutes for most people.