A Day or More at Catalina Island
“Twenty- six miles across the sea. Santa Catalina is a-waitin’ for me”. As the song goes, Santa Catalina Island is 26 miles off the coast of Southern California. There are a few shuttles that will take you from various harbors to the Island; Catalina Express and Karmel Shuttle are the major ones. 
Catalina Express offers over 30 daily trips to and from Catalina for about $60 round trip. The 1 hour 30 minute trip is the best way to visit Catalina. Catalina offers you to do everything… or nothing at all. For some it is snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and fishing. While others may enjoy shopping, relaxing on the beach, horseback riding, or golf.
Departing the boat onto the pier, you will notice the many little shops and restaurants that line the shoreline. This is a great place to start for those who want to spend a little cash. Spend sometime browsing the stores before you begin off on your adventures.
Catalina offers much more then just shopping. There are many tours available for trips around the island. There is a glass bottom boat and a yellow submarine tour provided by Catalina Adventure Tours. These tours offer you a great view of the sea life that surrounds the waters of the Island.
