Veronica Hill of California Travel Tips highlights some of the Catalina Island Ferry Services available on the California Coast. Hop aboard the Catalina Island Ferry and enjoy the quick hourlong ride out of San Pedro, Long Beach or Dana Point aboard the Catalina Express — the largest and most comfortable way to travel.

The boat make a killer bloody Mary and there are flat screen televisions in every cabin.

All three boats go to Avalon, the main tourist destination.

If you want to reach the rugged and beautiful west side of the island, known as Two Harbors, you'll have to depart from San Pedro, or take the guided bus tour out of Avalon.

Ferries are also available on the Marina del Rey Flyer out of Marina del Rey, and the Catalina Flyer out of Newport Beach.

If money is no object, folks like Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford fly into the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy's Airport in the Sky, located 1,602 feet above sea level.

While you're there, grab a bite at the Runway Cafe, or check out the island's nature center and cactus center.

All of the ferries disembark in Avalon Harbor along Pebbly Beach Road, just steps from the best Catalina hotels and attractions.