Catalina Cruises:
(800) CATALINA
The Catalina Express is a fleet
of eight smooth-riding boats to Catalina Island, the crown jewel
of the Channel Islands, only 22 miles from San Pedro/Los
Angeles. Santa Catalina Island is rich in history offering
island tours, full range of recreational opportunities, unique
shops, hotels and restaurants. The two main destinations on
Catalina are Avalon and Two Harbors.
Trips are about one hour long and
there are up to 30 departures daily from Long Beach and Dana
Point. Prices are adults $25.00, children (2-11) $20.00,
children under 2 years of age $2.00, and seniors over 55
$227.00. Departure point for Catalina Express is the Port of Los
Angeles in San Pedro, berth 95.
The Los Angeles/
Long Beach Harbor at San Pedro:
The Los Angeles Harbor is
officially known as The Port of Los Angeles. It is the busiest
port in the entire United States and the second largest
breakwater harbor in the world. Additionally, the Port of Los
Angeles is the busiest passenger port of call. Cruise ships
depart daily for Mexico, Alaska and other destinations around
the world.
Gondola Amore-Romance is
in the air at Redondo Beach where visitors can gently cruise
along the King Harbor waterways in an authentic Venetian
gondola. Departing from the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club in
the Redondo Marina, Gondola Amore takes guests on a one-hour
romantic cruise with panoramic views of the Harbor, Palos Verdes
Peninsula, and on a clear day, Catalina Island. In the evening,
guests can indulge in beautiful sunsets and starlit nights with
a bottle of champagne, fruit, cheese and music. Contact: Gondola
Amore, 310/376-6977. www.redondochamber.org
Rainbow Harbor--Rainbow Harbor in
Long Beach is the site of the largest waterfront renovation in
California's history. Rainbow Harbor reflects a resod- like
atmosphere featuring the tailship Californian, fishing chaders,
dinner cruises and water taxis to transport visitors to the
downtown entertainment district and the historic Queen Mary
oceanliner. The renovation is part of Long Beach's $650 million
Queensway Bay Project which is redeveloping 300 acres of land
along the waterfront. www.golongbeach.com
