Catalina Island
About 1 hr by ferry from Los Angeles
Leave the car at the dock. A ferry takes you to a harbor town with golf carts, clear water and zip lines.
Why locals go
The closest island escape there is, and it feels nothing like LA.
Visiting Los Angeles?
At 1 hr by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Los Angeles for your flight home.
What to book
- Glass-bottom boat or semi-submarine
- Zip line toward Descanso Beach
- Snorkel or kayak the coast
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Dinner on the Avalon waterfront
- A golf cart tour to the Wrigley Memorial at sunset
With friends
- Zip line together
- Rent a boat or kayaks for the day
When to go
Year-round, warmest June to October.