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Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim with Optional Upgrades

3.8
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Following morning pickup from your Los Angeles or Anaheim hotel, board a shuttle for transport to the Long Beach Landing Terminal to catch the ferry. As the boat sails away from the mainland, check out the fabulous views of the Southern California coastline receding in the distance.Upon arrival in Avalon, the island’s largest city - if you have purchased an optional upgrade, you will make your way to that tour's departure point. Avalon Scenic TourTake this guided scenic tour of Avalon and see the sights on an excursion that takes you up the hillsides, along the waterfront and through the center of town. Learn about the island's history and heritage from your guide.Undersea ExpeditionGo below the surface of the Pacific Ocean on this underwater excursion. Come face-to-face with marine life as you cruise five feet below the surface in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin with a live guide who will highlight points of interest. Zipline Adventure:After a short safety briefing and orientation, get fitted for a harness and helmet. Clip in and zip away, starting at the Hog's Back gate in the hills above Avalon. Travel on five consecutive lines above the floor of Descanso Canyon. Stop at everal eco-stations to learn about the island's history and ecology. After your day ion Catalina Island, you'll board the ferry for the ride back to Long Beach, where you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

Overview

Following morning pickup from your Los Angeles or Anaheim hotel, board a shuttle for transport to the Long Beach Landing Terminal to catch the ferry. As the boat sails away from the mainland, check out the fabulous views of the Southern California coastline receding in the distance.

Upon arrival in Avalon, the island’s largest city - if you have purchased an optional upgrade, you will make your way to that tour's departure point.

Avalon Scenic Tour

Take this guided scenic tour of Avalon and see the sights on an excursion that takes you up the hillsides, along the waterfront and through the center of town. Learn about the island's history and heritage from your guide.

Undersea Expedition

Go below the surface of the Pacific Ocean on this underwater excursion. Come face-to-face with marine life as you cruise five feet below the surface in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin with a live guide who will highlight points of interest.

Zipline Adventure:

After a short safety briefing and orientation, get fitted for a harness and helmet. Clip in and zip away, starting at the Hog's Back gate in the hills above Avalon. Travel on five consecutive lines above the floor of Descanso Canyon. Stop at everal eco-stations to learn about the island's history and ecology.

After your day ion Catalina Island, you'll board the ferry for the ride back to Long Beach, where you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

Itinerary

  • Soak up vistas of the sprawling Southern California coast on your smooth 1-hour ride to the island.

    Located 22 miles (35 km) off the coast, Catalina Island (formally Santa Catalina Island) is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, a picture-perfect destination full of charming beaches, palm trees and rolling hills. When you arrive in Avalon, the island’s largest city, if you have purchased an optional upgrade, you will make your way to that tour's departure point.

    Avalon Scenic Tour - See the sights of Avalon on a 50-minute tour that takes you along the waterfront, up the hillsides and through the center of town. The quick, nonstop journey provides views and allows you to get oriented with Avalon and its attractions so you can better enjoy your time on Catalina Island. Learn about the island's history and heritage from a guide as you travel the 7.5-mile (12-km) loop.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Undersea Expedition - Come face-to-face with Catalina's abundant marine life on this 45-minute underwater excursion. Cruise five feet below the surface in a spacious, climate-controlled cabin with a live guide highlighting points of interest. Every passenger has their own seat and port hole but you are also free to move about the cabin for a different viewpoint.

    45 minutes
  • Green Pleasure Pier

    Stroll on the world famous Green Pleasure pier. It's a personal favorite for lunch on the pier

    1 hour
  • Descanso Beach Club

    Zipline tour begins here (if option selected)

    30 minutes
  • Catalina Island Casino

    View the iconic Casino before reminiscing on your fun, scenic experience on the relaxing ferry ride back to Long Beach, where you’ll be picked up and taken back to your hotel.

Location

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Address

Anaheim, CA, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Day trip to Catalina Island from Anaheim and Los Angeles
  • This is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city
  • Includes round-trip ferry tickets and transfers from select hotels
  • Enjoy a more personal experience with a small group
  • Inclusions

    • Scenic Tour of Avalon (if option selected)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Undersea Adventure (if option selected)
    • Round-trip ferry transfers

    Exclusions

    • Gratuities
    • Food and drink

    Additional Information

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Zipline Requirements:
    • Closed-toe shoes are required
    • Single passengers must be at least 10 years old and weight at least 80 lbs (36 kg)
    • Children ages 5 to 9 must ride with a parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old
    • Individual and combined weights on zipline cannot exceed 240 lbs (109 kg)
    • Restrooms are not available while on Zipline tour
    • Please note: passenger and weight restrictions are strictly enforced. Failure to meet these restrictions may result in cancellation without refund

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    Traveler Ratings

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    3.8 / 5

    3.75 out of 5 stars

    Based on 24 reviews

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    Traveler Reviews

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    21zareerb
    Worth seeing the full trip Enjoyed underwater ocean tour Enjoyed Avalon city tour Excellent tour overall
    Mahalingam_P
    The trip was nice and enjoyable. Only disadvantage was if you want to change ship they charge extra money. That should be avoided

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