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Catalina Express
Ready to kick off the celebration in style? The Catalina Express is your ride to paradise—transporting you across the Pacific to Catalina Island in just about an hour. With sleek, high-speed boats departing daily from Long Beach, San Pedro, and Dana Point, this ferry ride is more than just transportation—it’s the start of your island adventure.
Catamarans from Long beach take only an hour to get to Catalina Island. We’ll provide information for the Long Beach terminal, but feel free to look at your options.
320 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802
800-613-1212
Mail@CatalinaExpress.com
Hermosa Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Avalon on Catalina Island, the Hermosa Hotel offers a cozy and nostalgic escape just steps from the beach, shops, and scenic Crescent Avenue. Originally opened in 1896, this historic gem blends vintage charm with modern convenience, making it a delightful choice for wedding guests seeking a relaxed island experience.
Check-in: 4:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM. “Explore freely without worrying about your bags – we’ll store them for you in our video-monitored baggage room before check-in and after check-out.”
131 Metropole Street
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-1010
info@hermosahotel.com
Steve’s Steakhouse
The sizzle spot where surf meets turf and the view steals the show! Perched above Avalon Harbor, Steve’s Steakhouse offers juicy steaks, fresh seafood, and a great panoramic view. You’ll each have up to $150 to build your meal in the Rose Room. Choose from ribeye steaks and rack of lamb to fresh swordfish, scallops, and seafood kabobs. Vegan and vegetarian options include cauliflower steak and butternut squash ravioli. Their appetizers, soups, and desserts (like triple-layer chocolate cake and crème brûlée) round out a well-curated dining experience.
417 Crescent Ave
Avalon, CA 90704
(310) 510-0333
stevecat@catalinaisp.com