Ferry Services in California

Travel to Southern California's Catalina Island by boat with this round-trip ferry service from Long Beach or San Pedro on the 'Catalina Express.' Enjoy views of the Pacific during the journey, and then spend the day exploring Catalina at your leisure. The ferry drops you in the town of Avalon, the main town on the island, home to shops, restaurants, hotels, activities and more. Select your departure point - Long Beach or San Pedro - when booking. You may return on the same day or stay overnight and use the return ferry ticket when you like.

Getting across San Francisco Bay is as easy as taking to the water. The San Francisco Ferry runs one-way and round-trip service to both Sausalito and Tiburon, so rather than worry about traffic, you can sit back and relax while savoring incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline. The bayside towns of Sausalito and Tiburon make great day trips from San Francisco, and each boasts a bevy of boutiques, galleries and restaurants to explore. Linger by the water, enjoy a drink (own expense) or simply stroll along the narrow streets and delight in the surrounding scenery. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and head straight to the gate.

Discover the history and scenery of Angel Island on this ferry trip from San Francisco. Cross the San Francisco bay, catching up-close views of Alcatraz and the city's monumental bridges. Disembark at Angel Island State Park and explore the island's offerings at your own pace. Learn about the area's history as an immigration point, hike Mount Livermore, and look out on 360-degree views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands, and Mt Tamalpais. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.