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Catalina Island Day Trip

Los Angeles

Overview

Pre-booking required

Highlights:

  • Scenic ferry journey from Long Beach to Avalon
  • Enjoy a guided small-vehicle tour of Catalina Island
  • Opportunity to see the island’s American bison

Spend a full day exploring Catalina Island, travelling by ferry from Long Beach to Avalon. Set around a sheltered harbour and surrounded by hills and mountains, Avalon has a Mediterranean-style character and a compact waterfront.

Take a guided small-vehicle tour for views across Avalon, the island’s landscapes, and the surrounding ocean. On clear days, the mainland can also be seen. Keep watch for American bison, which have lived on the island for more than a century. After the tour, enjoy free time in Avalon to relax on the beach, have lunch, explore the waterfront, or visit the historic Catalina Casino.

What's included

  • Return ferry tickets
  • Guided small-vehicle island tour

Please note: All Freedom Day descriptions represent a typical itinerary and may not operate exactly as described. Local operators may vary from time to time.

Useful information

  • Price:From £135
  • Operates: daily
  • Departure Time:9:50AM
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Pickup location:Catalina Landing, Long Beach
  • Drop-off location:Catalina Landing, Long Beach

Location

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