Here’s another way to visit Catalina with your household bubble: Island Express Helicopters normally depart from the Queen Mary Terminal in Long Beach, but you can arrange to leave from John Wayne or Palomar airports. Once on the island, I recommend staying at the lovely Inn on Mt. Ada and maybe even doing a buyout of all six rooms. Guests are provided complimentary golf carts to explore Avalon during their stay. 

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