Catalina Island Vacations, Catalina Island Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide
The Casino in the background
- 6 people going to Catalina Island
- 7 Catalina Island TravBuddies
- 12 Catalina Island Travel Blogs
- 113 Catalina Island Photos & Videos
- 0 Catalina Island Hotels
- 0 Catalina Island Hostels
- 0 Catalina Island Things To Do
- 0 Catalina Island Restaurants
- 0 Catalina Island Travel Tips
Catalina Island Accommodations and Lodging
Sponsored Links
Catalina Island Vacation Guide
Santa Catalina Island, often called Catalina Island, or just Catalina, is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. State of California. The island is 22 miles long and 8 miles) across at its greatest width. The island is located about 22 miles south-southwest of San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. The highest point on the island is Mt. Orizaba (648 m).
About a million tourists visit the island every year; Catalina is serviced by ferries and the "Airport in the Sky." Ferries depart from Orange County in Newport Beach and Dana Point, while they depart from Los Angeles County in Long Beach, San Pedro, and Marina del Rey. The trip takes approximately an hour and costs $40-60 round trip. Helicopter service is also available from Long Beach or San Pedro.
Most of the island is controlled by the Catalina Island Conservancy, a private nonprofit organization. The mission of the Catalina Island Conservancy is to be a responsible steward of its lands through a balance of conservation, education and recreation. Through its ongoing efforts, the Conservancy protects the magnificent natural and cultural heritage of Santa Catalina Island.
About a million tourists visit the island every year; Catalina is serviced by ferries and the "Airport in the Sky." Ferries depart from Orange County in Newport Beach and Dana Point, while they depart from Los Angeles County in Long Beach, San Pedro, and Marina del Rey. The trip takes approximately an hour and costs $40-60 round trip. Helicopter service is also available from Long Beach or San Pedro.
Most of the island is controlled by the Catalina Island Conservancy, a private nonprofit organization. The mission of the Catalina Island Conservancy is to be a responsible steward of its lands through a balance of conservation, education and recreation. Through its ongoing efforts, the Conservancy protects the magnificent natural and cultural heritage of Santa Catalina Island.
Catalina Island Travel Blogs
Feb 24, 2008 – Feb 28, 2008
So our first port was Catalina Island, which is right off of the coast of California and yet it took us approximately 16 hours to cruise there. I can't figure that out! Anyway, for it to be right off of Los Angeles, it was still a piece of paradise. The locals said we lucked out w…
53 
13 
20 
Oct 07, 2008 – Oct 08, 2008
Poked around Venice Beach and the Boardwalk for a bit, but I was totally out of place and feeling it. Everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves, and I kept looking at their faces, and everybody just about ignored me. If I had done the same in New York, I woulda got soundly cursed at, if not knocke…
May 23, 2009
Due to the small size of the island, there is little to do here but shop, eat, lounge on the beach, or do a small scenic tour of Avalon by Golf cart. There is a botanical garden here, which we skipped due to having our own fabulous gardens in Phoenix. For avid explorers and lovers of the sea,…
TravBuddies going to Catalina Island |
TravBuddies who live in Catalina Island |
