Catalina Island Snorkeling Vacations

Catalina Island Snorkeling Travel Guide

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Snorkeling Destinations Near Catalina Island

Travel Guides Near Catalina Island

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Snorkelers and tropical fish off Catalina Island, California
Snorkeling the waters off Catalina Island (courtesy, Catalina Island Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce)


Catalina Island Snorkeling Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander
  • Purchase snorkels, fins, and fish food at the Cove Cooler, open only in summer.
  • Change your perspective at Lover's Cover on a glass-bottom boat. Up close, the fish are even more spectacular.
  • Don't miss Descanso Beach, a good snorkeling area with gear rental just past the casino.


Hotels

GOOD FOR SNORKELING
Little Harbor Campground
Seven Miles Outside Two Harbors
Two Harbors, CA
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 12.0 Miles
(from destination center)
Beaches Expert Rating
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Beach travel

from: $189 compare hotel rates expert favorite hotel
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Distance: 28.8 Miles
(from destination center)
Beaches Expert Rating
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4.1 out of 5 33 reviews
4.1 out of 5
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Beach travel

expert favorite hotel
Seaport Village Inn
119 Maiden Lane
Avalon, CA
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 0.2 Miles
(from destination center)
Beaches Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
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Attractions

expert favorite attraction
Good For SNORKELING
Distance: 0.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Located at the edge of the Catalina Casino... Read More
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expert favorite attraction
Good For SNORKELING
Distance: 0.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Lover's Cove Marine Preserve is a marine... Read More
Beaches Expert Rating
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expert favorite attraction
Good For SNORKELING
Little Harbor
Near Two Harbors
Distance: 9.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Little Harbor is located on the west shore of Catalina Island, south of Catalina Harbor. It features a cove, a good beach, and a popular campground.... Read More
Beaches Expert Rating
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Catalina Island Vacation Rentals

from: $180
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Vacation Rental Property in Avalon CA
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Non-Smoking, TV

from: $190
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Vacation Rental Property in Avalon CA
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Full kitchen, Laundry, Non-Smoking, TV, VCR

from: $175
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Vacation Rental Property in Avalon CA
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Full kitchen, Laundry, Non-Smoking, TV, VCR


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