Santa Catalina Island’s panoramic views of the Pacific are back as the island reopens to its visitors in time for summer vacations. Discover the unexpected as you stroll through Catalina’s sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets. Dine on local cuisine and enjoy an event-filled getaway with a vast array of restaurants, lodging, and water activities to choose from. Hike scenic trails or discover the crystal blue waters swarming with sea life by snorkeling, scuba diving, or kayaking. Take a walk down the oceanfront shops and browse through galleries and souvenir shops or enjoy a round of golf or zipline above Descanso Canyon.
After months of quarantining, vacationers can travel without worry and hassle-free at Catalina Island, located just 22 miles off the Southern California coast. Now open for leisure travel, visitors can hop aboard the island’s ferries and take advantage of a long list of hotel packages, restaurants (for limited dine-in and carry out) camping, hiking, land activities, and much more. For a complete list of businesses currently open, click here.
Following L.A. County’s guidelines, passengers and employees are required to wear a face-covering or a face mask that covers their nose and mouth while in the terminal, waiting in line to board and on board the vessel. For a complete list of Catalina Express’ safety guidelines, and additional information about the island, click here
About Catalina Island and Catalina Express
Travel to Catalina via the Catalina Express ferry for a one-hour ocean ride from Long Beach, San Pedro, or Dana Point with airline-style seats and group table seating available. For more information and reservations, call 800.429.4601, or visit Catalina Express.
Enjoy an island escape suited for travelers of all ages that include outdoor activities, such as:
Enjoy a fun-filled camping getaway at Catalina Island
Two Harbors Hiking and Camping
The rustic campground at Two Harbors offers traditional tent sites and tent cabins for a camping experience on the west end of the island. Just a short distance from Two Harbors Village and a few minutes’ walk from the pristine beach, this convenient campground has easy access to scenic trails and hikes, as well as kayak, paddle board and bike rentals. Many campsites have stunning shoreline views, with sites 1, 2, and 3 being the most coveted. As a part of its KeepWell Commitment, Catalina Island Company is offering food and drink delivery from Harbor Reef Restaurant and West End Galley to the campground with no delivery fees. Campers also have the option to dine indoors or on the patio at those establishments, or to have groceries delivered from the Two Harbors General Store.
- Parsons Landing: Wake up to the sound of the ocean at this beach campground with eight primitive sites
- Little Harbor: The only campground on the “back” side of Catalina, Little Harbor has 25 unique campsites close to a beautiful sandy beach
- Black Jack: Nestled among pine and eucalyptus trees, this campground has 11 sites with sweeping vistas of rolling terrain
There are also nine boat-in campsites with stunning views and unspoiled beaches – each offers an unrivaled experience.
Campers already on Catalina Island can travel to Two Harbors via the Cyclone power boat from Avalon.
- Primitive/Remote Camping: To truly leave the world behind, Catalina Island Company offers secluded campsites at Parsons Landing, Little Harbor and Black Jack, accessible predominantly by moderate or difficult hikes.
Hermit Gulch in Avalon: Perfect for families and first-time campers, Hermit Gulch Campground is ideally situated in Avalon Canyon with amazing views of the surrounding hills with traditional tent sites or tent cabins. Hermit Gulch Trail and other hiking paths are easily accessible, as is the town of Avalon with a grocery store and several restaurants open for dine in and carry out.
In addition to hotels offering extra perks or discounts including the Hotel Catalina & Catalina Courtyard Suites and Hotel Mac Rae, there are ample Boat and Hotel Packages, such as:
Relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery from Seaport Village Inn
Seaport Village Inn
- Roundtrip ferry aboard Catalina Express
- Transfer of luggage to the hotel on arrival (Relax and let us take your bags so you can leisurely stroll through town to the hotel)
- Early Check-in using paperless registration
- Dinner delivered to hotel
- Breakfast delivered to hotel
- Late Check-out so you can enjoy your breakfast and take your time
- Private Self-Drive Golf Cart Tour and Accommodations
Starting at $214 per person/per night
Link: Information and booking
Enjoy the open-air courtyard at the Pavilion Hotel
Pavilion Hotel | Just 14 Steps from the Beach
- Pavilion Hotel has a large open-air courtyard, with all rooms accessible from the outdoors
- Round-trip transportation aboard Catalina Express
- Hot breakfast delivered directly to guestrooms
- In-room afternoon hors d’oeuvres
- Use of bicycles to explore Avalon
Starting at $417 per couple excluding taxes & fees
Link: Information and booking
Special includes:
- Luxurious mid-week stay at Hotel Vista Del Mar through June
- Round-trip boat transportation on the Catalina Express
- Continental breakfast, milk and cookies, and more!
From just $214.50 per person.
Link: For information and booking
Indulge on a continental breakfast in a ocean view room at the Avalon Hotel
Avalon Hotel
- Two round trip boat tickets on the Catalina Express
- Taxi to and from the hotel once you arrive in Avalon
- Two-night stay in a Garden View room for 2 guests
- Continental breakfast
Please inquire about packages for more than 2 guests or upgrades to partial or full ocean view rooms. Valid June 2nd, 2020 to October 1st, 2020, the weekend rate is higher.
Starting rate of $841.00 for 2 guests, 2 nights
Link: Information and booking
