[2025 Los Angeles Attraction] Travel Guide for Santa Catalina Island (Updated Jul)

#TravelPlan #USATravel #CatalinaIsland Catalina Island, also known as the Hawaii of California! This place has been featured on "I Live Alone" before, where Daniel Henney took Park Na-rae and Jeon Hyun-moo to this famous tourist spot in the USA~ It's a popular tourist destination for Americans ❤️ If you have time in your travel schedule, it's recommended to stay for a night, but you can also visit for a day trip! 😎 🚢First, you need to take a boat to get there. You can check the schedule and fare on the Catalina Express website. There are two ports, Long Beach and Dana Point, where you can depart from. Each port has different arrival points, routes, and fares, so make sure to check the schedule and make a reservation that fits your itinerary! If you're going for a day trip, you need to book the departure and return trips together in advance. Make sure to book the morning departure and the return trip around 4-5 pm! 🚘Also, there are no cars on Catalina Island! It's an environmentally friendly island where even the residents ride golf carts to get around. To go around the island, you need to rent a golf cart. There are 4-seater and 6-seater carts, and you need to apply for an international driver's license in Korea and present it. You can rent it in 2-hour increments. It may take 2 hours or a little more to go around the island, so rent it with plenty of time. 📌Tourist Points 1️⃣Before renting a golf cart, we recommend taking a walk around the port and nearby villages! The port and ocean view that you can see as soon as you get off at Catalina Island are really beautiful. There are many things to see, such as cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, so have lunch and enjoy a walk~ 2️⃣After that, rent a golf cart and go up to the summit. You can go around Catalina Island while riding a golf cart and enjoying the beautiful ocean view. There is a designated route for golf carts, and you can listen to the explanation with a map when you rent it. When you go up to the summit, you can see a different charm of the island from the view at the port! And driving a golf cart itself is a fun activity 😙 3️⃣As seen on "I Live Alone," you can also ride a zip line! There are designated times to ride the zip line, and it's a pretty long route~ Unfortunately, I couldn't ride it because my travel companion got seasick, but I want to try it again on my next trip~ 🍯Travel Tip | There are reservation sites for both golf carts and zip lines. You can rent a golf cart directly at the port, but for the zip line, the time and number of people are fixed, so we recommend making a reservation in advance. Also, if you're prone to seasickness, make sure to take motion sickness medicine before getting on the boat. Eating is more effective than sticking a patch.

🏝️ Santa Catalina is a charming island around 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles. It's known for its wildlife, dive sites and Mt. Orizaba, its highest peak. The resort town of Two Harbors lies to the north. To the south, in the city of Avalon, palm trees and cabanas line Descanso Beach. Getting to Catalina Island is fast and easy. It takes only one hour via a high-speed ferry to get you to paradise. You can take the ferry from Long Beach or Newport Beach. I love the calming and relaxing vibe here. Sometimes if feels like you are on some Mediterranean island. Planning a day trip is possible but I will recommend an overnight stay to experience more. #meetlosangeles

Southern California, with a Mediterranean climate, is mild and rainy in winter. The maximum temperature is often above 20 degrees. This year is no exception. The two harbours of Catalina Island are probably the most beautiful in California, with each tent facing the sea and stretching all the way to the beach on a green hillside. In the early spring, wild flowers bloom and water activities are already colorful. This is a paradise without winter.

Santa Catalina Island: A Dream Island in the Pacific Ocean In the vast Pacific Ocean lies a sparkling jewel—Santa Catalina Island. This island, like a paradise on earth, exudes a unique charm, attracting countless tourists to explore its beauty. Stepping onto Santa Catalina Island is like stepping into a time-traveling dream. The air is filled with the salty scent of the sea and the fresh fragrance of vegetation. Walking along the winding coastline, the white sandy beaches shimmer under the sunlight, as if nature had laid a silver-white silk satin. The waves gently lap against the shore, playing a soothing melody, each note telling a story of the sea. The island's vegetation is lush and green, like a sea of green. Tall palm trees sway, like welcoming islanders greeting visitors from afar. Strolling along the forest paths, sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows like dreamy stardust. Occasionally, you can see some rare plants thriving on this land, witnessing the unique ecological environment of Santa Catalina Island. Santa Catalina Island is also a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. The crystal-clear waters are like giant sapphires, inviting people to immerse themselves. Snorkelers can easily dive into the water and explore the mysterious underwater world. Colorful coral reefs are like underwater gardens, with fish of all shapes and sizes shuttling through them, forming a vibrant picture. If you are more adventurous, diving will bring you a deeper experience, allowing you to discover the wonders hidden in the deep sea and have a close encounter with marine life. For those seeking tranquility and leisure, finding a quiet corner on the island and quietly admiring the intoxicating seascape is also an ultimate enjoyment. Sitting on a bench by the sea, watching the sunset gradually sink, the sky is dyed a brilliant orange-red, and the sea is also reflected with shimmering light. At this time, Santa Catalina Island seems to be draped in a golden veil, breathtakingly beautiful. Santa Catalina Island at night has a unique flavor. Under the starry night sky, the island's towns are brightly lit. Walking into the town, the unique buildings exude an ancient charm. Melodious music drifts from the bars, where people relax and share their travel stories. On this island far from the hustle and bustle, everyone can find their own comfort and tranquility. Santa Catalina Island is not just an island in a geographical sense, but also a place where the soul can be soothed and relaxed. It is like a never-ending picture book, each page filled with the wonders of nature and the beautiful chapters of harmony between humans and nature.

#FallHo-kang-seu-event Santa Catalina Island, which was so great during my trip to LA, USA! I decided to visit after seeing the pretty appearance on the program I Go Alone, and as expected, I really liked this place! The beautiful natural scenery is amazing ✅Santa Catalina Island #USATravel #LASuburbs #SantaCatalinaIsland #100TravelStyles

#FallHo-kang-seu-event ✅ Santa Catalina Island Santa Catalina Island is good to walk around, but if you want to go up and see a great view, I recommend renting a golf cart👍 It's good to drive while feeling the cool breeze in a golf cart, and the view from a high place is really a work of art! #latravel #lasuburbs #santacatalinaisland

#FallHo-kang-seu-event ✅Santa Catalina Island Santa Catalina Island became famous after appearing on I Live Alone! A small island that's great for a trip near LA!! It's great for taking a leisurely walk, taking pictures while exploring the alleys, eating, and resting while looking at the beach~ #latravel #lasuburbs #santacatalinaisland

#summertravel #islandtravel #UStravel #California #100travelstyles Catalina Island, located in the south of California, is a small island that can be reached by ferry from LA in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It felt like a resort in the Mediterranean. As soon as you arrive at the island, you can feel the clear blue sea and clean air. In the small town of Avalon, I took a leisurely walk and enjoyed the local atmosphere. Since there are no cars here, the residents also ride golf carts. If you rent a golf cart and go up to the mountainous town, you can see the spectacular blue sea. Just looking at the cool breeze and the blue sea makes my heart open. I can see why it is famous as a resort. You should definitely visit in the summer! 📍Catalina Island

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A travel recommendation for students studying in Los Angeles We recommend Catalina Island, which can be reached by boat from Long Beach, to students studying in Los Angeles and surrounding cities. The island has many picturesque spots that will enhance your vacation quality. 🏖A one-day trip is enough!🏖 The crescent-shaped beach and beautiful island scenery attract many visitors from surrounding areas, making it one of LA's relaxation backyards. Students who are 21+ with a driver's license can rent a golf cart on the island and drive around, giving a strong vacation vibe. The island is small and can be explored in one day. 🏖Buy ferry tickets on the Catalina Express website🏖 You can choose to depart from the Long Beach port and arrive at Avalon on Catalina Island. Sometimes the boat may sway a bit, so remember to bring motion sickness medicine. Stay alert because there's a high chance of seeing wild dolphins on the way! 🏖Activities on the island🏖 You can browse the Catalina Island website for activities like parasailing🪂 and submarine tours. The submarine tour, as shown in my photos, allows you to see many fish!! It's like an underwater world. 🏖Food on the island🏖 We recommend The Lobster Trap 🦞, which is incredibly delicious. Note that some seafood is seasonal. Locals highly recommend this place for its fresh and tasty meat, and the lobster burger is juicy and succulent. 🏖Travel preparations🏖 It's advisable to bring sunscreen and motion sickness medicine. Bring a thick coat if you want to sit in the open-air area of the boat, as it can get very cold when the boat is moving. And definitely, definitely book any entertainment activities on the island in advance‼️‼️ Otherwise, there's a high chance they will be fully booked unless it's the off-season. Have a pleasant trip and stay safe! Angeles

Los Angeles' backyard - Santa Catalina Island Lazily bathing in the California sunshine, drinking on the beach of Catalina Island. Cocktail mixologist, blowing sea breeze, can also go out to play rich water projects or watch dolphins when in the mood. Here is everything I longed for in "Island Romance", but without the hustle and bustle of people coming and going! It's no exaggeration to say that Catalina Island is like a paradise on earth, quietly guarding the tranquility of the sea~ Santa Catalina Island - the small island where Marilyn Monroe lived before her death. Suggestion to come during the week, because there are really too many people on weekends, and boat tickets need to be booked one month in advance. Booking website: Catalina Express Water activities are all booked in advance directly on the website. Prepare cash tips in advance after playing parasailing. Renting a golf cart also requires a $60 cash deposit. Renting a golf cart to tour the island is really fun! Strongly recommend experiencing it. The scenery on the island is mainly the blue sky and the sea. So clothing colors can be chosen to be brighter, such as yellow, white, and so on, which look great on camera! UV rays are very strong! Take precautions and apply sunscreen. Be sure to remember to wear sunglasses.