Catalina Island is only 26 miles from bustling Los Angeles, but a world
apart. Preserved in a conservancy, the island has only one town of any size,
where residents often drive golf carts instead of automobiles. It's a place of
extraordinary natural beauty, and one of the best places to de-stress in the
state.
Ready to Go? Use our Catalina Island Weekend Getaway Planner and you'll be ready in no time.
Catalina Island is Popular For: Family outings, romantic getaways, outdoor recreation and doing nothing. It's also very popular with scuba divers.
How Far? Check the map at the beginning of this gallery to see which getaways are closest to your starting point. Most weekend-trippers limit their adventures to about three hours' travel time and most drive there. If you're going by car, Catalina Island is usually reached by a 60 to 90 minute boat. It is within 150 Miles of Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and San Diego.
If you don't mind flying, you can expand your range by flying to Los Angeles or Long Beach.