Catalina Islands CA

Assuming you're coming from somewhere in the Continental US, there are three airports you could land at, depending on which kind of plane you're on. If you're taking one of the biggest commercial flights, you'll be landing in LAX, which is Los Angeles' main airport, right on the beach near downtown L.A. While landing, be sure to look out over the sea and look for the big island just to the southwest... That's where' you're headed next!

From there take a bus, taxi, or even the subway directly south to Long Beach's Catalina Landing. This port is the largest of four ports that run multiple trips every day to ferry you over there. From the front it looks like an airport itself, with terminals and the whole works... Just no bothersome luggage check. (You never actually leave California)

Alternatively, you could land your plane in Long Beach's LBX international airport, and skip about an hour of traffic, or if you're in a really small plane, have the pilot drop you off at the Catalina Island airport, and skip the Ferry ticket price as well! -Both mainland airports will have daily Helicopter rides to Avalon as well, which costs less than you might think. Ask for the rates & schedule of the "Catalina Flyer" when you arrive, and buy yourself some time while arriving in style!

Fly to Santa Catalina Islands CA

Sailing your own boat from anywhere on the west coast would be very easy to do as well. Simply keep the mainland in sight until you reach Long Beach, (easily distinguishable with the gigantic Queen Mary sitting out in its' harbor) and turn west until you hit the huge island on the horizon. Docking fees in Avalon harbor are as low as $15 a night, and I suspect even less over by Catalina's other city, Two Harbors. (Of course it's a long drive from two harbors into Avalon, and there aren't many cars on the island!)

Finally, large commercial cruises, such as the Carnival or Princess cruise line ships, stop by Avalon daily. If you are a frequent cruise-goer, this is the most popular way to see the city of Avalon in short bursts, however you would not likely be staying the night, nor could you make any of the multi-hour back-country tours.

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