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About Catalina Channel Express

Welcome to the Catalina Channel Express terminal hub. While the brand today is Catalina Express, this page honors the historical Catalina Channel Express and provides a clear overview of all terminals serving Catalina Island. We’ve got you covered with terminal details, parking information, transit guidance, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan your trip. Whether you’re boarding from San Pedro, Long Beach, or Dana Point, secure your seats with confidence and plan ahead for groups or events on the island.

Terminals at San Pedro, Long Beach, and Dana Point connect visitors to Catalina Island aboard a range of vessels, from larger catamarans to smaller passengers-for-hire boats. Each vessel offers cabin seating and on-deck options, with premium lounge areas available on select services. Transit options include shuttles and local public transit, with nearby parking and placard requirements where applicable. Nearby hotels and dining options in each city provide convenient stays and meals for travelers and groups planning events.

Planning a group trip or event? Catalina Express offers group and meeting support to coordinate transfers, lounge access, and customized itineraries. The following sections provide detailed terminal information for San Pedro, Long Beach, and Dana Point, plus practical tips on parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. From short getaways to Catalina adventures, we’ve got you covered with a straightforward, trustworthy booking experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Brand history: Catalina Channel Express is the historical name; the current brand is Catalina Express.
  • Terminals and addresses: San Pedro – Berth 95, San Pedro, CA 90731; Long Beach – 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802; Dana Point – 34675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, CA 92629.
  • Vessel capacities (largest to smaller): Catalina Jet up to 450 passengers; Cat Express up to 350; Starship Express up to 300; Islander Express, Catalina Express, Avalon Express, Super Express, and similar 149-passenger vessels.
  • Seating options: airline-style cabin seating with on-deck options; premium spaces include Commodore Lounge (availability varies by vessel) and Captain’s Lounge on some boats.
  • Parking: Long Beach terminal parking around $24.95 per 24 hours; San Pedro parking around $23 per day; Dana Point parking up to $24 per day (pre-paid or on-site) with placard requirements.
  • Transit and access: terminals are accessible from Los Angeles and Orange County; shuttle services and public transit options are available in the port areas.
  • Nearby hotels: San Pedro area (Crowne Plaza San Pedro, Vagabond Inn San Pedro); Long Beach area (Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown, etc.); Dana Point area (Dana Point Marina Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach).
  • Notable events hosted or supported: Catalina Express offers group/meetings/event planning services; San Pedro events (e.g., Cars and Stripes) are coordinated with the terminal; the island hosts events such as Catalina Wine Mixer, JazzTrax, and Catalina Film Festival, which are promoted on the Catalina Express site.