South-coast island day
The landmark of Avalon on Catalina Island, reached by a roughly one-hour Catalina Express ferry from Long Beach (about $42 each way as of 2026), a distinct island day off the mainland.
Catalina Casino
The 1929 circular Art Deco landmark on Avalon Harbor — never a gambling casino — housing a still-operating movie theater and grand ballroom, offered on guided island tours.
Area Avalon Harbor Category Experiences Last checked
When to pick it
Travelers adding an island day trip from the southern coast.
Avalon Harbor
Catalina Casino is most useful when you want a place that belongs clearly in the California sequence instead of an undifferentiated listing.
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South-coast island day
Travelers adding an island day trip from the southern coast.
When to skip it
Skip it when another part of California would make the day simpler, calmer, or more honest.
How it works best
Use it with one or two compatible decisions around it instead of stacking every famous stop into the same day.
What to check first
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Guide context
Where it appears in the guide
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Northern vs Southern California: which coast to plan your first trip around
South-coast island day
The landmark of Avalon on Catalina Island, reached by a roughly one-hour Catalina Express ferry from Long Beach (about $42 each way as of 2026), a distinct island day off the mainland.
Best for: Travelers adding an island day trip from the southern coast.
California coast with kids: aquariums, piers, and easy beach days
Island-day landmark
The landmark of Avalon on Catalina Island, reached by a roughly one-hour Catalina Express ferry from Long Beach (about $42 each way as of 2026), the anchor of a full island day.
Best for: Families adding a ferry adventure to Avalon.
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Avalon, CA 90704
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