The museum also houses an extensive collection of Western art and artifacts in seven permanent galleries. Year-round mountain resort with horseback riding, hiking, fishing and skiing. Take a scenic cruise to beautiful Catalina, an island 26 miles off the California coast. Sightseeing tours include a glass-bottom boat trip, scenic Terrace Drive as well as a coastal cruise boat trip. Sunbathe, swim, hike or shop.
Several companies operate speedy luxury passenger vessels to the Island.
The Catalina Flyer, a 500-passenger catamaran, whisks you to catalina Island in less than 75 minutes. Daily trips are offered March-November, with limited weekend runs during the winter months. Other vessels, operated by Catalina Channel Express and Catalina Cruises, sail year-round from San Pedro and Long Beach.