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Catalina Express, San Pedro, CA
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Catalina Express

Catalina Express is a tour in San Pedro, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

· San Pedro, CA

Why you should go…

Catalina Express operates high-speed passenger ferries between the Southern California mainland and Santa Catalina Island, with year-round departures from San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point. The crossing to Avalon takes about one hour from Long Beach and about 75 minutes from San Pedro, with up to 30 departures a day across all ports. One-way adult fares start at 42 dollars, with discounted rates for seniors and children.

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  • #island
  • #ferry
  • #family
  • #day trip

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What's around here?

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