Is Catalina Island free on your birthday?

Travel to the community of Avalon or the quieter Two Harbors on Santa Catalina Island for free on your birthday. Here's how it works: You must travel to Catalina on your birth date, and you must bring a second person who buys a full-fare adult ticket (even if they are a senior, minor, etc.).

Similarly one may ask, how much does it cost to go to Catalina Island for a day?

San Pedro and Long Beach Fares

Ticket Type	One Way	Round Trip
Adult (12-54 yrs)	$ 37.25	$ 74.50
Senior (55+ yrs)	$ 33.75	$ 67.50
Child (2-11 yrs)*	$ 29.50 *	$ 59.00 *
Infant (under 2 yrs)*	$ 3.00 *	$ 6.00 *

Similarly, is a day trip to Catalina Island worth it? Catalina is definitely worth a day trip. You can rent a golf cart or ride the open buses, or both. There's plenty to see there, including the Botanical Gardens, and plenty of nice waterside restaurants. The boat ride over is also very pleasant.

Similarly, you may ask, what can you do for free in Catalina Island?

Boat Tours in Catalina Island.
Water Sports in Catalina Island.
Boat Rentals in Catalina Island.
Dolphin & Whale Watching in Catalina Island.
Kayaking & Canoeing in Catalina Island.
Parasailing & Paragliding in Catalina Island.
River Rafting & Tubing in Catalina Island.
Scuba & Snorkeling in Catalina Island.

What is the cheapest way to get to Catalina Island?

Here are my tips for how to make it more affordable.

Get dropped off at the ferry: Take a bus or bum a ride, then you don't have to pay $14-$17 to park, depending on the port.
Get a ferry discount: It costs around $70 to go round-trip on the ferry to Catalina on one of two lines.

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How long is the boat ride from Long Beach to Catalina?

Getting to Catalina Island is fast and easy. It's takes only one hour via high-speed ferry or 15 minutes via helicopter to get you to paradise. Two companies offer ferry service from the Southern California cities of Long Beach, San Pedro, Dana Point and Newport Beach to both Avalon and Two Harbors.

Are there snakes in Catalina Island?

Catalina Island Conservancy. Serpents in the Wildlands – Among the host of plant and animal species on Catalina, the reptiles have a rather low profile, literally and figuratively. In fact, six species of snakes are known to live on the Island, including the Southern Pacific rattlesnake.

How do you spend a day on Catalina Island?

Top 6 Things to do on Catalina Island

Explore Crescent Avenue. Crescent Avenue is filled with charming shops lining Avalon Bay.
Rent a Golf Cart.
Spend the day on the water.
Take an Excursion on Land.
Relax on a Private Beach.
Best Places to Eat on Catalina Island.

How do you get around on Catalina Island?

Getting Around Catalina

Hotel Shuttles & Taxis. When you arrive on the island many hotels provide a courtesy shuttle while other hotels provide free baggage service.
Public Bus and Beach Shuttle.
Golf Cart.
Bicycles and Sightseeing Tours.
Shoreboats.
Getting into the Interior, to Airport in the Sky and to Two Harbors.

What is Catalina Island known for?

TWENTY-SOME MILES off the coast of Southern California lies an island famous for glass-bottom boats, epic scuba and snorkeling spots like Lovers Cove, and panoramic views of the Pacific. Santa Catalina Island is its official name, though any local will call it Catalina.

What is the best time of year to go to Catalina Island?

Best Time to Go to Catalina Island

Catalina weather is best in spring and fall. Summer days can be overcast until noon or later. In winter, storms can make the ferry ride unbearably choppy. It's busiest during summer and big events like the marathon and jazz festival.

Does Costco sell Catalina Express tickets?

Costco has an amazing deal that allows you to save 20% on the cost of round-trip transportation to Catalina. From May until the end of summer, buy a $100 gift card for only $79.99 to be used on the Catalina Express, a luxury ferry that operates year-round and has many daily departures to choose from.

How much does it cost to go to Catalina Island?

A ticket on a Catalina Island ferry can run up to $75, depending on your departure date and the company you're using to book travel.

How much does it cost to helicopter to Catalina?

A Helicopter ride to Catalina Island is about $135 per person, each way.

Is Catalina Island Expensive?

Catalina offers priceless, scenic views, but those are practically the only things on this island paradise that don't cost a wad of cash. Many people have ditched the whole idea of a sojourn on this lovely island, which costs nearly $70 to reach via ferry.

Is Descanso Beach free?

Descanso Beach Club

Just beyond the world-famous Catalina Casino is Descanso Beach, one of California's last private beaches with public access. Access to the beach is $2 per day.

What should I bring to Catalina Island?

A Packing List for Your Catalina Island Vacation

Beach Tote. You will want to have a nice large tote to carry all of your beach items like a book, water bottle, snacks, chapstick and sunscreen to have on hand during those afternoons by the water.
Towel.
Water Shoes.
A Change of Clothes.
Backpack.
Hiking Shoes.
Camera.
Catalina Island Map.

Is Catalina Island Safe?

Catalina Island is an escape from reality – almost.

There are no stop lights, the traffic is a slowdown of golf carts and there's very little crime. Kids are safe to wander the streets, everyone walks nearly everywhere, and the beauty and charm of the surroundings is never ending.

What is there to do at night in Catalina Island?

Chi Chi Club. 105 Sumner Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704.
El Galleon Restaurant, Inc. 411 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704.
Luau Larry's. 509 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704.
Marlin Club. 108 Catalina Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704.
The Locker Room. 126 Sumner Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704.
Three Palms Avalon Arcade.

Are cars allowed on Catalina Island?

Cars are allowed on the Island. There have been cars on Catalina almost as long as there have been cars on Earth. But there are many more than 200 cars over here. there are additional cars allowed for people who live on the island but don't live in Avalon.

What is there to do in Catalina Island in July?

16 Fun Things to Do on Catalina Island If You Happen to Make The Trip

Descanso Beach Club. “Feet in the sand and a drink in your hand” is the motto at Descanso Beach Club.
Zip Line Eco Tour.
Luau Larry's.
Pavilion Hotel.
Avalon Ball.
Jeep Eco Tour.
Visit for Free on Your Birthday.
Catalina Casino Tour.

How do I get to Two Harbors Catalina Island?

Getting To Two Harbors

The Catalina Express offers scheduled passenger ferry service between San Pedro and Two Harbors. Travel between Avalon and the quaint seaside village of Two Harbors is easy. Day visitors can hop on the Cyclone boat from Avalon (Operated by Catalina Island Co).