I took the Catalina Express from Long Beach, and the ride on its large, high-speed catamaran took approximately 75 minutes to reach Avalon. It has multiple departures a day until 6 p.m.

Passports are not necessary for entry to Catalina Island for both adults and children, and there are no immigration checks on ...

Catalina Island immerses travelers in another world, and just an hour from Los Angeles. Here's what visiting for the Catalina ...

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If you can't jet set off to Europe this summer, visit one of these California destinations for a similar ambience.

L.A./South Bay Hostel, Hostelling International, Angels Gate Park, 3601 South Gaffey St., Building 613, San Pedro, CA 90731; (310) 831-8109, https://www.hiusa.org ...