Catalina Island - Simply Paradise
California's only island destination, Catalina Island lies approximately 22 miles off the coast of Long Beach in Southern California. A year-round paradise, Catalina Island boasts smog-free air, the clearest water of any harbor on the US West Coast, and not one traffic light on the whole island! Avalon, Catalina Island's only city and just under 2 square miles in size, is nestled in a natural bowl and opens onto the perfect crescent of Avalon Bay on the lee side of Catalina Island. Catalina Island hosts just under 1 million visitors a year, and is one of California's major vacation destinations.
Passenger Amenities and Accommodations
Nearby Tourist Destinations
- Golf Cart Rentals
- Glass Bottom Boats
- Semi-submersible Submarines
- Avalon Scenic Tours
- Inland Motor Tours (into Catalina Island's rugged interior)
- Casino Building Tour
- Ocean Rafting trips
- Parasailing
- Ocean Kayaking Tours
- Snorkeling Tours
- Catalina Island Museum
- Botanical Garden Tours
- Marine Wildlife Tours
- Jeep Eco-Tours (NEW)
- Segway Tours (NEW)
- Swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA diving
- Golf, tennis, horseback riding
- Kayaks, peddle boats, paddle boards
- Small boat rentals
- Hiking, walking
- Bicycle rentals
- Taxi Stand
- 31 bars/restaurants/fast food establishments
- 33 retail shops & boutiques
- 1 bank, 2 laundromats
- 1 Medical Clinic & Hospital (24 hour emergency care)
Terminal/Port Specifications
- Anchorage area: 38-45 fathoms, immediately adjacent to Avalon Bay
- Prevailing Seas: Northwesterly, with one to two foot swells.
- Taxes & Fees: $2.00 per passenger charged to 80% of manifest passengers. Crew Exempt. No other taxes or fees.
- Disembarkation: By tender, about 5 minutes from ship to dock.
- Tendering Services:
Island Navigation: 310-510-0409 (David Howell)
Santa Catalina Island Company: 310-510-2000 (Joe Caliva)
- City of Avalon Harbor Master:
Brian Bray
Tel
310-510-0535
Fax 310-510-2640
E-mail: brianbray@cityofavalon.com
P.O. Box 707, Avalon, CA 90704
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Contact Information:
Buddy Wilson
Tel: (310) 510-2550
E-Mail: buddywilson2550@yahoo.com
Address:
Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 217
Avalon, CA 90704
Tel: (310) 510-2550
Web Site: www.CatalinaChamber.com |
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