Travel Information

Book your reservations to Catalina early--there are a lot of people coming over to the Island. There is hotel lodging in Avalon and camping available at Hermit Gulch, near Avalon. You must purchase your own boat fare over to Catalina. IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE. Both races start and finish in Avalon. Catalina Express and the Marina Del Rey Flyer have early morning race day boats that you can take on Saturday

Boats

Catalina Express

Catalina Express: (800) 481-3470

Catalina Express has year-round service and up to 30 daily departures from San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point. High-speed boats get you there in about an hour.  Call or log on to www.catalinaexpress.com for schedules and fares.

Catalina Flyer

Catalina Passenger Service: (800) 830-7744 or (949) 673-5245

The Catalina Flyer has boats departing from Newport Beach. Call or visit their web site for more information. One boat per day, leaving in the morning at 9 AM and coming back to Newport Beach at 4:30 PM. Check website for current fares.

Marina Flyer

Catalina-Marina del Rey Flyer: (310) 305-7250

The MARINA FLYER, Southern California's newest passenger ferry, provides fast-ferry service from MARINA DEL REY to Santa Catalina Island (both Avalon and Two Harbors). Located just 8 minutes from LAX, the MARINA FLYER is the convenient choice for visitors to Los Angeles as well as Westside and S.F. Valley residents. Our very stable high-tech hydrofoil-assisted catamaran features spacious seating, panoramic views, a sun deck, Admirals Lounge and full snack and cocktail bar. Check our website for Special Ferry Service to support the Buffalo Run, Catalina Marathon, and Catalina Triathlon. http://www.catalinaferries.com/pacific-sports.html

Hotel Information

Most every hotel in Avalon is within walking distance of the start and finish of the race.

Seaport Village Inn

Seaport Village Inn
(310) 510-0344 or (800) 222-8254

Buffalo Run Packages include Roundtrip Seapassage, Roundtrip Transfers, Celebration Champagne delivered to the room on Saturday afternoon, 2 nights stay with a late checkout on Sunday, Hot Breakfast each morning.  Starting at $119 per person plus tax (based on double occupancy (one bed)).

 

Villa Portfino

Hotel Villa Portofino
European Elegance on the Oceanfront
(310) 510-0555

(888)-510-0555

 

Hermosa Hotel

Hermosa Hotel
888-592-1313

 

Catalina Beach House

Catalina Beach House Hotel
(800) 97-HOTEL
(310) 510-1078
http://www.catalinabeachhousehotel.com

The Catalina Beah House Hotel: The #1 Choice for Athletes...Packages start at $128 per person plus tax. Athletes packages include round trip boat fare for two and two night stay at the hotel. The hotel is one block up from beach, shops, and restaurants. Luxury packages also available with jacuzzi tubs.

 

H U N T & A S S O C I A T E S VACATION RENTALS
P.O. Box 2148 | Avalon, California 90704 | 310-510-2721 | Fax: 310-510-7234

Please mention the Buffalo Run

 

Catalina Chamber of Commerce

If you need information on anything about travel, hotel or the island in general, check out the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau: 310.510.1520. They can tell you hotels that have vacancies at the time you call. You can also check vacancies online on their web site.

eCATALINA.com

eCATALINA.com, another great source of information about the island