Catalina Flyer
The famous Catalina Flyer is the largest high-speed passenger ferry on the west coast providing service from the historic Balboa Pavilion in beautiful Newport Beach. Departure time is 9:00am daily, arriving to Avalon at 10:15am. The return trip departs Avalon at 4:40pm daily, arriving to Newport Beach at 5:45pm.
From San Diego: Take the Santa Ana (5) Freeway north, to the San Diego (405) Freeway north, to the Newport (55) Freeway south. The 55 ends and becomes Newport Blvd., which ends and becomes Balboa Blvd. Follow until Balboa Pavilion. Turn left on Main St. for the terminal or turn right on Palm Street for long term parking.
From LA: Take the San Diego (405) Freeway south to the Newport (55) Freeway south; then see above.
From Riverside/San Bernardino: Take the Artesia (91) Freeway west to the Newport (55) Freeway south and follow the directions above.
Ask for special rates given to guests renting through Catalina Island Vacation Rentals (you’ll need your CIVR reservation number)!
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