The trip takes about an hour, and reservations are taken from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The cruise departs from Long Beach, and takess under two hours. There are daily departures. Or by a scenic plane trip from San Diego . The Conservancy has bus tours to its nature center and Memorial Botanical Garden .
Bicycles are available for riding throughout the island.
Little Casino Reef , just off-shore beside the Casino, is a manufactured reef and kelp forest, opened in 1962 and a favorite haunt for divers. There are several scuba outfitters in the harbor area. A visit to the famous art deco Catalina Island Casino is a must. Also available is the Avalon Suite, with kitchen, bar, a deck with a great view, and golf cart. The inn is 300 steps from the beach.