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Home/Destinations/Los Angeles/Beaches & Catalina

Beaches & Catalina Island Tours

Soak up the Southern California coast: stroll the Santa Monica Pier, watch the buskers on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, and cruise from Long Beach to spot whales and dolphins. For a getaway, sail to glamorous Catalina Island with its charming Avalon harbour, golf-cart tours and crystal-clear coves.

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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
Los Angeles
Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
4.9(6,690)·7h 30min
from$99/ person
via Viator
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Los Angeles
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
4.6(589)·2h–2h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim
Anaheim And Buena Park
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim
4.9(401)·8–9 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach
Los Angeles
Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach
4.4(361)·8 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica
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Santa Monica
Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica
5.0(357)·5h 30min
from$59$69/ person
via Viator
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Los Angeles
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
4.2(298)·1 hour
from$50/ person
via Viator
Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from West Harbor
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from West Harbor
4.7(171)·2h–2h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour
Los Angeles
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour
4.4(167)·50 min
from$46/ person
via Viator
City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals
Long Beach
City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals
4.1(154)·7–8 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon
Newport Beach
Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon
4.1(154)·1h 15min
from$47/ person
via Viator
City Cruises Los Angeles Brunch Cruise from Marina del Rey
Santa Monica
City Cruises Los Angeles Brunch Cruise from Marina del Rey
4.7(119)·2 hours
from$101/ person
via Viator
Los Angeles Highlights Tour from Long Beach
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Highlights Tour from Long Beach
4.4(106)·8 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Kayak or Paddleboard with Sea Lions in Marina del Rey
Santa Monica
2-Hour Kayak or Paddleboard with Sea Lions in Marina del Rey
4.7(65)·2 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
City Cruises Los Angeles Dinner Cruise from Marina del Rey
Santa Monica
City Cruises Los Angeles Dinner Cruise from Marina del Rey
3.9(63)·2h 30min
from$151/ person
via Viator
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting
Santa Monica
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting
4.7(54)·2 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island
Catalina Island
Dolphin and Sea Lion Tour of Catalina Island
4.9(49)·1 hour
from$74/ person
via Viator
Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour
Santa Monica
Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour
4.9(41)·2 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
West Harbor LA 45-Minute Narrated Harbor Cruise of San Pedro
Los Angeles
West Harbor LA 45-Minute Narrated Harbor Cruise of San Pedro
4.6(39)·45 min
from$15/ person
via Viator
Private Rickshaw Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
Santa Monica
Private Rickshaw Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
4.8(34)·1 hour
from$120/ person
via Viator
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour
Santa Monica
Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour
4.9(28)·3 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise
4.2(27)·55 min
from$50/ person
via Viator
Venice and Santa Monica French Bicycle Tour
Los Angeles
Venice and Santa Monica French Bicycle Tour
5.0(26)·3h 30min
from$127/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Sunset Cruise with Wildlife Viewing
Catalina Island
Catalina Island Sunset Cruise with Wildlife Viewing
4.8(20)·1 hour
from$80/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach
3.6(19)·1h 15min
from$47/ person
via Viator
Full Day Iconic Sites Tour of LA from Santa Monica with Six Stops
Santa Monica
Full Day Iconic Sites Tour of LA from Santa Monica with Six Stops
4.8(17)·7h 30min
from$99/ person
via Viator
Santa Monica and Venice Beach Tour from Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Santa Monica and Venice Beach Tour from Los Angeles
4.8(12)·3 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Full-Day LA and Hollywood Tour from Princess Cruise Ship Terminal
Long Beach
Full-Day LA and Hollywood Tour from Princess Cruise Ship Terminal
4.0(4)·7–8 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Los Angeles Whale Watching or Sightseeing Cruise & USS Iowa Tour
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Whale Watching or Sightseeing Cruise & USS Iowa Tour
3.5(2)·5 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Santa Monica Pier Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
5.0(2)·30 min–59 min
from$10/ person
via Viator
Los Angeles: Venice Beach, Muscle Beach & Santa Monica Tour
Los Angeles
Los Angeles: Venice Beach, Muscle Beach & Santa Monica Tour
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Tour of LA and Hollywood from Carnival Cruise Ship Terminal
Long Beach
Tour of LA and Hollywood from Carnival Cruise Ship Terminal
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Day Trip from Los Angeles with Optional Upgrades
Santa Monica
Catalina Island Day Trip from Los Angeles with Optional Upgrades
1.0(1)·8–12 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Private Santa Monica & Venice Tour: 40+ Sights, Beaches, Canals
Santa Monica
Private Santa Monica & Venice Tour: 40+ Sights, Beaches, Canals
3 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator

Beaches & Catalina in Los Angeles — FAQ

What are the best beaches in Los Angeles?
Santa Monica, with its pier, and the lively Venice Beach Boardwalk are the most famous, with Long Beach as a gateway to harbour cruises and Catalina.
How do you get to Catalina Island?
Catalina is reached by ferry from Long Beach or San Pedro in around an hour, with tours of Avalon, scenic drives and glass-bottom or semi-submarine trips.
Can you go whale watching in Los Angeles?
Yes — cruises from Long Beach and the harbour offer year-round whale and dolphin watching, with grey and blue whales in season.

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