California Dreaming

Long Beach - Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific formerly the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific is a public aquarium on a 5-acre site on Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California, United States. It is situated across the water from the Long Beach Convention Center, Shoreline Village, and the Queen Mary Hotel and Attraction.

 

Catalina Island

Catalina Island is a picture perfect island paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the mainland - just 22 miles off the coast of southern California. 

 

Avalon City

Avalon is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island, in the California Channel Islands, and the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. The city is a resort community with the waterfront dominated by tourism-oriented businesses

 

Journey to the Sky Tour

Experience the Real Catalina Island when you get out of Town & Explore!

• Travel through the heart of the outback of Catalina Island.

• Keep an eye out for North American Bison, Catalina Island fox, and other fun local animals like the Catalina ground squirrel.

• Stop at the Airport in the Sky for beautiful views, delicious Killer Cookies, plus fascinating history and cultural displays.

• Your driver & guide will entertain you with captivating Catalina Island stories as you travel over scenic roads.

Please note the Journey to the Sky travels over windy, bumpy, dusty roads. Guests who are pregnant or may have back or neck issues cannot ride.

 

Includes: Motorcoach, Guide, Hilton Long Beach 2 nights, Aquarium of Pacific entry, Catalina Express, Discover Avalon (upgrade to Journey to Sky available $75pp), $10 food vouchers, bottled water.

Suggested Packing

-Casual Clothing that can be mixed and layered

-Comfortable walking shoes

-Hat and Sunscreen

-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)

-Medicine and spare prescriptions

-Extra glasses and/or contacts

-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle

-Binoculars

-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)

-Ear plugs and sleep mask

-Mini-Sewing Kit

-Toiletries and Tissues

-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)

-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film

 

Average Temperature

Catalina Island

March

69 / 52°F