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A TRIP TO CATALINA —

It’s almost that time of the year, July 4th aka my birthday!

One of my favorite places to celebrate the Independence Holiday is Catalina Island. The island, like Brazilians, really knows how to throw a party!

This year, Daniel and I decided to extend the invitation to our family and friends as we believe it would be so much fun to have all of you experience the festivities with us!

Enjoy a live performance by the USC Marching Band, Golf Cart Parade, Dinghy Parade, Live Music, Firework Shows and much more - it’s a blast!

If you feel like joining us, below is our itinerary followed by some recommendations on where to stay and activities to book. Hotels and activities get sold out fast, we recommend booking yours asap.

If you are unable to join us for the full 3 days, come as you please for the days and activities that you can!

WED, JULY 3RD

1:30pm: Ferry or Helicopter transfer to Avalon

2pm: Catalina Island Arrival & Hotel Check In

2:30pm: Lunch at Cafe Metropole

3:40pm: Zip Line Eco Tour

7:30pm: Dinner at Steve’s Steakhouse & Seafood

Book Your Transfer To Avalon

THUR, JULY 4TH

9am: Breakfast at Naughty Fox

10am: Golf Cart Tour to Buena Vista Point

12pm: Lunch at Bluewater Grill

1pm: Golf Cart Parade & USC Marching Band Performance

2pm: Descanso Beach Club

6pm: Dinner at M Restaurant

8:30pm: Harbor Cruise Fireworks Show

PS: I’m planning to decorate our golf cart to join the parade. If anyone wants to join me let me know as cart seats are limited. Ladies get dibs!

Book Your Activities

FRI, JULY 5TH

9am: Breakfast at Catalina Coffee & Cookie

10:15am: Boat transfer to Two Harbors

11am: Hike to Cat Harbor Overlook

12pm: Lunch at Harbor Sands

1pm: Kayak & Snorkel

4:30pm: Boat transfer to Avalon

7:30pm: Dinner at Avalon Grille

Book Your Activities

SAT, JULY 6TH

11am: Hotel Check Out

11:30am: Brunch at Pancake Cottage

12:30pm: Goodbyes

1pm: Ferry or Helicopter transfer to Long Beach

Book Your Transfer To LA

Travel Tips & Suggestions

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Travel Tips & Suggestions 〰️

HOW TO GET TO CATALINA

Catalina Express Ferry

The easiest, fastest and most affordable mode of transport is via the Catalina Express ferry. It departs from three different harbors: San Pedro, Dana Point and Long Beach. Departing from San Pedro or Long Beach are your best options if you’re coming in from the LA area. Each of these ferry routes takes about an hour one-way, give or take.

Maverick Helicopters

If you are feeling bougie and want to travel to Catalina in style, there are helicopter transfers via Maverick Helicopters that will get you to the island in an easy 15 minutes flat. This will cost you about $150 one-way or $300 round trip.

Book Ferry Transfer

Book Helicopter Transfer

GETTING AROUND CATALINA

You’ll quickly notice the lack of cars on Catalina Island - most everyone gets around by golf cart. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to rent one for your whole trip.

Depending on your accommodation, it’s highly likely that the ferry is within walking distance to your hotel. Downtown Avalon is so small that everything is mostly within walking distance as well, so you should get around on your own two feet or grab a bike to explore the island.