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.
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Catalina Island is usually reached by boat, and there's one a day from Newport Beach. For a more flexible schedule, look for boats departing from from San Pedro (Los Angeles Harbor) or Long Beach.