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Whale Watching
Newport Beach
Kid Friendly

Newport Landing Whale Watching

www.NewportWhales.com
Newport Landing Whale Watching provides year around whale & dolphin cruises. During Winter and Spring view the annual grey whale migration. Summer & Fall are favorite times for blue whales, with lengths over 80 feet! Killer whales and others may be viewed along with several species of dolphin, seals, and more. Our whale watching ship has an upper sundeck, outdoor seating, and indoor snack bar. Newport Beach departing cruises average 2 hours. 3 cruises are available daily with 5 daily during the summer. On select days Catalina Island Whale & Dolphin Cruises are offered. Join others on one of our general admission cruises. Private rental of our boat is also available. 309 Palm St Suite A. Newport Beach, CA. 92661 - (949) 675-0551

Helicopter Service
Helicopter Tours
Kid Friendly

Island Express Helicopter Service

www.IslandExpress.com
Island Express Helicopters is the fastest and most exhilarating way to travel to Catalina Island in only 14 minutes!! For 24 years Island Express has been transporting customers to our exclusive heliports in Avalon, Two Harbors and our newest location Emerald Bay. The flight often overlooks pods of dolphins, whales and panoramic views of Long Beach and Catalina on arrival and departure. Let us make your trip an unforgettable one for a day getaway or an overnight vacation stay. More than just transportation; an experience of a lifetime. Call to make a reservation today or visit us online.
San Pedro, Long Beach and Catalina Island Reservations: (800) 2-AVALON

Long Beach, Dana
Point & San Pedro
Pet & Kid Friendly

Catalina Express

www.CatalinaExpress.com
Let Catalina Express whisk you away to an island paradise aboard one of eight, fast, smooth-riding boats. Relax in first-class comfort with airline style seats and cabin attendant service. In about an hour, you can be enjoying a sightseeing tour, shopping in Catalina Island's quaint shops, dining at seaside restaurants, snorkeling, bicycling or just relaxing on the beach. Enjoy a day or overnight stay, call or visit our website for more information about Paradise Packages. Up to 30 daily departures and year-round service from San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point. Convenient mainland parking. Call for reservations and schedule information.
San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point Reservations: (800) 481-3470

Dana Point
Whale Watching
Kid Friendly

Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari

www.DolphinSafari.com
Incredibly up-close dolphin and whale watching all year round aboard our high-tech catamaran sailboat with 2 Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods. See magnificent whales and huge dolphin herds underwater without getting wet! Experienced marine naturalists narrate, including Capt. Dave Anderson whose award winning film on Wild Dolphins & Whales has drawn people worldwide to Dana Point. Mrs. Capt. Dave’s yummy triple fudge brownies are served complimentary on every safari. The most unique whale watching boat in the world also features Eye-Spy Dolphin Nets, hydrophone, & micro-museum. Family and friends can watch your trip LIVE @ WhaleWatchingTV.com. Trips depart from the mainland in Dana Point, CA.
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point - (949) 488-2828

Deep-sea fishing
Newport Beach
Kid Friendly

Newport Landing Sportfishing

www.NewportLanding.com
Newport Landing Sportfishing provides deep sea fishing trips daily. Open to the general public, groups and individuals join others on one of our spacious fishing boats. Providing fishing trips for over 25 years. 3/4 day fishing trip fishes Catalina Island targeting yellowtail to over 40 pounds, white sea bass to 50 pounds, barracuda, calico bass, bonito, and other species of fish. Our boats carry huge quantities of live bait giveing us an advantage in attracting and catching fish. Fishing trips depart from Newport Harbor in Newport Beach. For private boat rentals or private charters, we can depart from either Newport Harbor or upon request pick up from Catalina Island. 309 Palm St Suite A. Newport Beach, CA. 92661 - (949) 675-0550

Dana Point
Destination Guide

eDanaPoint.com

www.eDanaPoint.com
Visit Dana Point!
Sail on over to Dana Point in Orange County, CA. Dana Point is home to over 35,000 residents and is characterized by nearly seven miles of prominent coastal bluffs and rolling hills along the Pacific Ocean. Most noteworthy of these bluffs is a unique promontory known as the "Headlands" which overlooks Dana Point Harbor, one of the most significant man-made alterations of the Orange County coastline.

Catalina Passenger Service - (949) 673-5245
Island Hopper/ Catalina Airways - (858) 279-4595

Dana Point
This man-made harbor nestles in a small cove half way between Los Angeles and San Diego and is home to a flotilla of private boats as well as an array of dining and shopping opportunities. The adjacent ocean dominates this sea-side community, with boating, fishing, whale watching and harbor cruises high on the list of things to do.
The Catalina Express provides boat transportation between Dana Point and Catalina.

Long Beach
Most Catalina Island vacations begin and end in the dynamic city of Long Beach. This metropolitan area of a half million people boasts a variety of attractions guaranteed to tempt you into adding a day or two to your Catalina Island vacation.
Boat transportation from Long Beach to Catalina is provided by the Catalina Express. Island Express Helicopter provides air transportation.

Newport Beach
Home to some of the most exclusive real estate in the country, Newport Beach has become synonymous with Southern California wealth. Its bays and islands host massive estates perched above private docks and multi-million dollar yachts.

San Diego
San Diego is California's second largest city offering something for everyone. Your biggest decision will be to choose which activities or destinations to include in your itinerary.

San Pedro
For more than a century, Catalina vacationers have departed from San Pedro. It all began with the legendary Catalina Steamer, which ferried millions of travelers across the channel during the heyday of the Big Bands, when Catalina was a destination for Hollywood’s elite.
The Catalina Express provides boat transportation between San Pedro and the Island.