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Getting to Catalina Island

By sea or air, getting to Catalina Island is easy and fun via several modes of transportation. 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 Catalina and the ride is only about an hour.

The Catalina Express offers daily service from Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. Book Catalina Express ferry tickets online.

The Catalina Flyer offers passenger ferry service from Newport Beach. Book Catalina Flyer ferry tickets online.

For directions to and information about getting to and parking at ferry and helicopter terminals, please visit the ferry terminals page.

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.

See information on Getting Around Catalina via foot, bike, golf cart, taxi, water taxi and shore boat.

Daily Scheduled Service

Passenger Ferry Boat & Helicopter

Getting to Two Harbors

Transportation to Two Harbors is available via the Catalina Express from San Pedro. 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 aircraft or 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 and shuttle bus transportation can take you to your destination, or you can rent bicycles or one of our iconic golf carts.

 

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 right at stop sign, follow around to Terminal on the right. Parking in parking structure on the left.

Avalon Harbor Catalina Island

Boating To Catalina Island

Boaters will find moorings (but no slips) in Avalon, Two Harbors, and various coves around the Island.  Download a brochure from the Avalon Harbor Department.  

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 air service to Catalina Island.

Catalina Island Sailing and Charters

Charters & Freight Services

Getting to Catalina Island is easy with a boat or heli charter. Chart your own course and schedule. Several companies offer yacht charters to Catalina Island and Maverick Helicopters offers helicopter service to Catalina Island for groups large and small.

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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