A Day Trip to Catalina Island in Southern California

Catalina Island is a hidden gem🏝️ located near Los Angeles. From the moment you step onto the island, it feels like summer has returned.👙 The entire island is incredibly comfortable and peaceful, making it perfect for a day trip or an overnight stay. Day Trip Itinerary👇 Arrival by Boat: You can book ferry tickets🚢 on the Catalina Express official website. Our route was from Long Beach👉Avalon, and the return trip was Avalon👉Long Beach. The ferry ride takes about an hour to reach the island.🏝️ 🚗Drive to Long Beach and park in the parking lot.🅿️ ⛳️Once on the island, you can rent a golf cart to explore various scenic spots without walking.📷 ⚠️Cash only. You'll need a driver's license🪪and must be 25 years or older to rent a golf cart. 🚲You can also rent bicycles, which are much cheaper. However, it's not recommended as the uphill climb can be quite strenuous. We saw others struggling to push their bikes uphill.😂 👣If you're up for hiking🚶, that's an option too. Actually, several photo spots are within walking distance. 📸Photo Spots: 📍Catalina Casino 📍Catalina Chimes Tower 📍Buena Vista Point Scenic Overlook 📍Descanso Bay 📍Avalon Town Many places on the island are picturesque, and you can capture great shots effortlessly.🉑 I even brought my camera but didn't end up using it.😂 Photos taken with Dazz turned out great too.👀 🍴Restaurants: Bluewater Avalon: A popular seaside restaurant🌊on the island. You can choose outdoor seating by the ocean. We recommend the scallops🐚, which were incredibly delicious😋and unlike any we've had before. Other dishes were decent. Scoops: A popular ice cream shop🍧. We ordered three scoops, and the portion was huge – enough to last forever!😂The ice cream flavors were generally on the sweeter side. If you're staying overnight, you can also enjoy kayaking🚣, exploring the island in a convertible to see bison🦬, snorkeling🤿, taking a submarine tour to see fish🐟, parasailing🪂, and ziplining. Remember to book in advance.📧