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 approximately 1.5 million visitors a year, and is one of California's major vacation destinations.

Passenger Amenities and Accommodations

• 800 hotel rooms
• 350 condominiums or cottage rentals
• 2 ferry services providing boat transportation between Catalina Island and 3 Southern California mainland ports
• 2 Taxi Cab / Ride Share companies

Nearby Tourist Destinations

• ALL within walking distance of the dock:
• Sightseeing tours:
• Golf Cart Rentals
• Glass Bottom Boats
• Semi-submersible Submarines
• Avalon Scenic Tours
• Inland Motor Tours (into Catalina Island's rugged interior)
• Casino Building Tour
• Sports Fishing Expeditions
• Parasailing
• Ocean Kayaking Tours
• Snorkeling Tours
• Catalina Island Museum
• Botanical Garden Tours
• Marine Wildlife Tours
• Jeep Eco-Tours
• Zip Line Tours (NEW)
• Activities:
• Swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA diving
• Golf, tennis, horseback riding
• Kayaks, peddle boats, paddle boards
• Small boat rentals
• Hiking, walking
• Bicycle/E-Bike rentals
• Shopping, Dinning, & Services:
• 35 bars/restaurants/fast food establishments
• 33 retail shops & boutiques
• 1 Grocery Store
• 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:
  Kevin Schmidt
  Tel 310-510-0535
  Fax 310-510-2640
  E-mail: kschmidt@cityofavalon.gov
  P.O. Box 707, Avalon, CA 90704