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Getting to Catalina Island

You can get to Catalina Island by passenger ferry boat from four mainland ports in southern California. The ferry is the most popular way to get to Catalina and the ride is about an hour. The majority of transportation arrives in Avalon. The Catalina Express also offers service to Two Harbors.

Ferry Service

Helicopter

Getting to Catalina by helicopter takes about 15 minutes via Maverick Helicopters. Daily departures are available to Avalon from Long Beach, San Pedro, Burbank Airport and John Wayne Airport/SNA. Maverick Helicopters utilizes the helipad at Pebbly Beach.

For directions to and information about getting to and parking at ferry and helicopter terminals, please visit the ferry terminals page. See information on Getting Around Catalina via foot, bike, golf cart, taxi, public transit, water taxi and shore boat.

Daily Scheduled Service to Catalina Island

Catalina Express

Catalina Express

Year-round service from Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point with up to 30 daily departures. Catalina Express operates a fleet of eight, high-speed vessels that…

Maverick Helicopters

Maverick Helicopters

Since 2023, Maverick Helicopters provides sightseeing experiences, luxury charters, and helicopter transfers across Greater Los Angeles and Orange County…

Getting to Two Harbors

Transportation to Two Harbors is available via the Catalina Express from San Pedro, CA. You can also travel seasonally between Avalon and Two Harbors on the Cyclone boat. Private Charter Transportation, and Charter Services to Two Harbors and Emerald Bay are also available. You can also travel by private boat! 

Once on the island, the town of Avalon or the village of Two Harbors are easy to navigate by foot – Avalon is only about three-square miles. Taxi, public transit and shuttle transportation can take you to your destination.

 

Transportation to Catalina Island

Catalina Express Aerial View

Passenger Ferry

Downtown at Catalina Landing: Take the 710 Freeway south into Long Beach.  Stay to the left, follow signs to downtown and exit Golden Shore. Turn…

Catalina Island Airport in the Sky

By Air

Daily helicopter service from mainland Southern California or flying into Airport in the Sky via private aircraft. There is no commerical…

Catalina Adventure Tours

Submarine & Inside Land Tours

Catalina Adventure Tours

Book Direct & Save! Tours offered multiple times daily, Submarine tours depart from Green Pier & Inside Land Tours from the Mole.

Catalina Flyer

$10 Off Catalina Island Ferry

Onboard Catalina Flyer

Hop onboard the Catalina Flyer for daily ferry service from Newport Beach to Avalon, Catalina Island in just over 1 hour.

Explore the Island

Transportation

How do you get to Catalina Island?

The majority of visitors take a passenger ferry to Catalina Island; either the Catalina Express or Catalina Flyer. Visitors can also fly on a helicopter; service provided by Maverick Helicopters. 

People can also get to Catalina Island via private boat or private aircraft.

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