Book your reservations to Catalina early--this is a busy time of year on 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.

Please remember.....if you are taking a boat over to Catalina for the Triathlon, you must also make a reservation to bring your bike on the boat. The boats have limited space, and they must know ahead of time how many bikes will be on the boat. The carriers do charge for bikes.

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, another great source of information about the island.

Catalina Express

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 (800) 995- 4-Fun or log on to www.catalinaexpress.com for schedules and fares.

Catalina Passenger Service: Boats from Newport Beach. Call (800) 830-7744 or (949) 673-5245 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. This boat can take 25 bikes. Check website for current fares. + $7 for bike.

Catalina-Marina Del Rey Flyer is a high-speed catamaran with daily
departures from Marina Del Rey to Avalon and Two Harbors. For more information and to book reservations, please call 310-305-7250 or visit their web site.They also have a 6:00 AM boat on Saturday morning from Fisherman's Village in Marina Del Rey that would get you to Avalon in time for the race. The Catalina-Marina Del Rey Flyer will waive the bike fee for all Catalina Triathlon participants traveling Friday and Saturday.

Seaport Village Inn
310- 510-0344
800 2 CATALINA - 800 222 8254
Triathlon Packages for arrival November 4, 2004 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 $155 per person plus tax (based on double occupancy one bed).

Villa Portofino
(310)-510-0555
(888)-510-0555
European Elegance on the Oceanfront

Hunt & Associates Realtors
310- 510-2721

Hermosa Hotel & Cottages
800-666-3383

Catalina Island Inn
800-246-8134
310-510-1623

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.