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6 Best Southern California Ferries

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The 6 most popular southern california ferries, from quick island hops to full open-water crossings. Each one with sailing times, fares and who runs the boat, so you can pick the right deck and book it.

6 Best Southern California Ferries

Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry - The onboard experience: comfortable seating and real snack options
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Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

1.Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

One-way ferry from San Pedro to Avalon on Catalina Island. Fast ride, great views, simple walk into town for a self-guided day.

Most Popular 4.0

“The 2:55pm departure from San Pedro duration time is not "about an hour" as advertised. It stops in Two Harbors and you will not arrive in Avalon until nearly 5pm. We missed our 4:30 tour of Catalina Island. We will never book with Viator again for this lovely ferry, or any other excursion, unfortunately, due…”

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Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon - Why This Newport Beach to Avalon Ferry Ride Feels Like the Easy Button
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Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon

3.Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon

Newport Beach to Avalon on the Catalina Flyer: a fast, comfy catamaran with three decks, big ocean views, and easy access to Avalon.

4.0

“We got to the dock 5 minutes late because we couldn’t find parking especially handicapped parking. We asked if there was another ferry that day and the man at the window said no, but failed to tell us there were other ferries from competitive lines that go.”

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Coronado: GPS-Guided Scooter Tour & Round-Trip Ferry - Meeting at Drivewize LLC and getting comfortable on the scooter
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Coronado: GPS-Guided Scooter Tour & Round-Trip Ferry

Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach - The Crossing Itself: Comfort, Timing, and Getting Settled Fast
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Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach

Catalina Express: Avalon to San Pedro One-Way Ferry - Boarding in Avalon: how to set yourself up for an easy start
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Catalina Express: Avalon to San Pedro One-Way Ferry

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