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Is Catalina Island Day-Trip worth it with kids?

DependsWith kids

With kids, it depends on the day.

A genuine change of scene — a ferry to a hilly, golf-cart-and-walking island with a Mediterranean harbor town, snorkeling, and zip-lining. The cost and logistics are the catch: ferry tickets, an early start, and a full day committed, with most activities priced as add-ons, so it suits people who want an adventure over a quick outing.

Price
Ferry ~$75 RT + activities
Time
Full day
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Catalina Island Day-Trip worth it…
How we verified
  • Avalon is largely car-free, with golf carts as the main transport. · model-knowledge
  • Reached by roughly one-hour ferries from San Pedro, Long Beach, or Dana Point. · model-knowledge
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