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Avalon Harbor and the Catalina Casino

Beyond Los Angeles · about an hour by ferry

Catalina Island: Our Favourites

Avalon’s harbour, the Catalina Casino and island walks, by Catalina Express ferry.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Catalina Island: the back story

    Avalon, California·In depth

    An island 22 miles off the coast, reached by ferry, with the harbour town of Avalon.

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What to see

  1. On the Green Pleasure Pier

    Love Catalina visitor centre

    Avalon, California·Visitor centre

    The Catalina Island Tourism Authority’s visitor centre in Avalon.

    1 Green Pleasure Pier, Avalon, CA 90704Explore View on map

Getting there

  1. To Avalon and Two Harbors

    Catalina Express

    Long Beach, California·Ferry

    Ferries to Catalina from San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point.

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Share your Catalina Island tips

Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.

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