Just a 1 hour ride from the Port of Long Beach, beautiful Catalina Island awaits you.  Make a quick weekend get away and get recharged from the refreshing island air and vibes. Catalina Express is the premier means of travel to and from the island. More than one million passengers set sail to Catalina Island each year on board Catalina Express. Catalina Express offers year round service and up to 30 departures daily from ports in Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point.