Catalina Express operates its ticketing and docking from the offices of Dana Wharf Sportfishing in beautiful Dana Point Harbor. This port is located just off the 5 Freeway and is convenient for travelers coming from San Diego or Orange County.
Dana Point Harbor has two marinas inside a one-and-a-half mile jetty and offers plenty of shopping, more than 20 restaurants and a hotel. There’s also a park with picnic shelters, barbecues and wide open green belts.
Please arrive 60 minutes prior to your departure to allow plenty of time to check in and receive directions for parking.
Trip Duration
Dana Point/Avalon trips take approximately 1 hr 30 min.
Address
34675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, CA 92629
Hours of Operations
The ticket window opens one hour prior to the first sailing and closes after the last scheduled departure of the day.
Parking
Passengers may reserve parking at the time of booking to guarantee their on-site parking. To reserve parking, please click on the “Book Parking” button below. Pre-pay parking is $24 plus service fees per vehicle per day.
Same-day parking may also be purchased on-site at the Dana Point Harbor parking structure, subject to availability. Same-day parking is $24 per vehicle per day.
When you arrive on your day of travel, please check in directly at the Dana Point Harbor Parking structure to receive an approved Catalina Express placard to display on your car’s dash and scan your LAZ Parking QR Code.
Please note, a placard is required for both overnight and day trips. Vehicles without a placard are subject to tow.
Please proceed to park on the 3rd Level of the parking structure. Parking in any surface lots is strictly prohibited, and vehicles will be subject to tow with or without placards.
LAZ Parking operates the Dana Point Harbor parking structure. If your travel date or time changes, on-site LAZ assistance may be reached at 714.224.7152 to modify your reservation.
