How far is Catalina Island from shore?

Asked by: Jennifer Jimenez

22 milesAbout Catalina Island and Catalina Express Located 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island is accessible by boat from three ports via Catalina Express: San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point.

How long is the boat ride from San Pedro to Catalina?

one hour

It takes only one hour via a high-speed ferry to get you to paradise. Two companies offer boat transportation from the Southern California cities of Long Beach, San Pedro, Dana Point, and Newport Beach to both Avalon and Two Harbors (San Pedro ferry only).

Is Catalina Island worth visiting?

Catalina is definitely worth a day trip. You can rent a golf cart or ride the open buses, or both. There’s plenty to see there, including the Botanical Gardens, and plenty of nice waterside restaurants. The boat ride over is also very pleasant.

How long is the Catalina Express from San Pedro to Avalon?

approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes

San Pedro/Avalon trips are approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes. * Via Two Harbors, approximately 45 minutes additional travel time.

What is the closest city to Catalina Island?

Catalina Island is the only one of the eight islands with a significant permanent civilian settlement—the city of Avalon and the unincorporated town of Two Harbors. The distance from Avalon to Two Harbors is 13.4 miles by boat, 23 miles by road.

What is special about Catalina Island?

Santa Catalina Island (most commonly referred to just as Catalina Island), is best known for its wildlife, scuba diving, charming coastal towns, and Mt. Orizaba, its highest peak. There are two main resort towns on the island: The more rustic town of Two Harbors, and the quaint and historic town of Avalon.

Can I take my car to Catalina Island?

You cannot drive to or on Catalina Island. The only way to reach Catalina Island (or Santa Catalina as it is formally known) is by a passenger only ferry that takes 1 hour from four different departure points along the California coast – no cars are allowed on the island.

Is Catalina and Avalon the same place?

Avalon is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island, in the California Channel Islands, and the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. The city is a resort community with the waterfront dominated by tourism-oriented businesses.

What is the cheapest way to get to Catalina Island?

Get a ferry discount: It costs around $70 to go round-trip on the ferry to Catalina on one of two lines. The Catalina Express departs from Dana Point, Long Beach and San Pedro numerous times daily. You can go to Avalon or to the smaller Two Harbors.

What airport do you fly into for Catalina Island?

Long Beach

The nearest airport to Santa Catalina Island is Long Beach (LGB) Airport which is 34.1 miles away. Other nearby airports include Santa Ana (SNA) (38.3 miles), Los Angeles (LAX) (38.9 miles), Burbank (BUR) (56.6 miles) and San Diego (SAN) (84.3 miles).