Explore the natural beauty of Catalina Island with a hike through the Catalina Island Nature Preserve. With over 42,000 acres of protected habitat, this preserve offers stunning views and a chance to see rare and endangered wildlife.
To get to Avalon, visitors can take a ferry from Long Beach or San Pedro. The ferry takes approximately 1 hour and costs $70 round trip. Once in Avalon, the island is small and easily navigable on foot or bike.
If you have more time, consider renting a golf cart to explore the island further. Another option is to take a boat tour of the island to see it from a different perspective. If you have less time, skip the nature preserve hike and head to the beach for some water activities.
The closest airports to Avalon are Long Beach Airport (LGB) and John Wayne Airport (SNA), both located approximately 30 miles away. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is also an option, but it is farther away at 50 miles from Avalon.