Catalina Island’s Best Winter Boat & Hotel Packages
This post is sponsored by Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority.
Looking for an under-the-radar winter escape? Head to Catalina Island. Only 22 miles from Southern California, it’s a beloved summer destination—but come winter, it turns into one of the coast’s best-kept secrets.
With fewer crowds, a festive vibe, and unbeatable travel deals, the winter season is the perfect time to experience Catalina’s magic.
Still need a reason to go? We’ve rounded up the best Boat & Hotel packages, combining transportation to the island with overnight stays and extra perks—all for an unbeatable value.
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A Dash of Romance!
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Luxury Catalina Experience
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Authentic Catalina Adventure
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Extreme Catalina Adventure
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Mt Ada - Best of Winter
Date night is planned for you with the Dash of Romance package. This intimate retreat begins with round-trip boat transportation and a taxi from the boat dock to the boutique Aurora Hotel, where you’ll be greeted with a bottle of wine and a bouquet of flowers.
A couple’s massage, continental breakfast, and free wi-fi are all included in this deal.
Experience Catalina Island in style, with the Luxury Catalina Experience package. You’ll feel like a VIP when you arrive on the island via helicopter (round-trip helicopter transportation and taxi transfers are included). It only gets better when you check into your elegant room at Snug Harbor Inn, where a complimentary bottle of champagne awaits.
Cap off the day with a couple’s massage and a dinner at one of the island’s top restaurants.
If you get bored lounging on the beach, winter is the best time of year to explore what this diverse island has to offer beyond the sand, and the Authentic Catalina Adventure package is the best way to do it.
This deal includes round-trip transportation for two, taxi transfers, admission to the Catalina Island Museum, a welcome bottle of wine, continental breakfast, and a private Catalina Island interior tour with Catalina Backcountry.
Need a holiday gift for an adrenaline addict? Surprise them with the Extreme Catalina Adventure package. This deal includes a Zip Line Eco Tour, a ride with Catalina Horseback Adventures, and bicycle rentals for two.
A luxury stay at Snugg Harbor Inn and round-trip boat transportation are also part of the package.
Find out why a winter weekday is the best time to enjoy Catalina Island with the Mt Ada - Best of Winter package. This deal includes overnight accommodations at the Forbes 4-star rated Mt Ada hotel, a beautifully restored mansion that was formerly the home of chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr.
Guests will also enjoy daily hot breakfast, lunch, and wine and cheese in the evenings. Access to a butler’s pantry stocked with beer, wine, and snacks is available 24/7. Use of a golf cart, a 15% discount on Catalina Island Company activities and tours, and transportation is also included.