Cheap Hotels in Catalina Island, California

A rental car is the best means to explore Catalina Island, but driving around Catalina Island can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around the city:

The maximum speed limit on Catalina Island is 25 miles/hour, with no exceptions.

If you need a place to park your car, the airport offers a safe and secure facility. Another place where you can safely park your car is Longbeach Downtown landing at the rate of $15 for a maximum of 24 hours.

Owing to the small size of Catalina Island, driving is not a big problem in the town but still it helps to avoid the rush hours of 10:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Avalon, the largest city of Catalina Island is a popular tourist destination that receives a traffic of up to 10,000 tourists during summers and on weekends. Within this small but colorful city are many tourist attractions like the Descanso Beach Club¸ The Casino art museum and Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden. There is plenty in terms of outdoor recreation too, you can go snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, kayaking, golfing and much more.

Visit the village of Two Harbors to go boating in the beautiful natural coves. There are plenty of other outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking and diving that make your visit to Two Harbors worth the drive.