Trip Agenda

White's Landing · Catalina Island · May 15–17, 2026

⛴️Day 1 — Friday, May 15 · Departure
10:15 AM

Pick Up Boys at GV

Meet at the 1st floor office between 10:15–10:30am, then head to the Long Beach Catalina Express Terminal.

Terminal: 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
Parking: $27 per 24-hr period · Consider carpooling or a mom shuttle/drop-off
11:15 AM

Arrive at Catalina Express Terminal

Be at the terminal no later than 11:15am so we can board together and grab seats on the main deck inside.

12:15 PM

Catalina Express Departs — Long Beach → Avalon

~1 hour crossing to Avalon.

1:15 PM

Arrive in Avalon

About 45 minutes to explore — walk around town, hit the beach, or grab some ice cream before the water taxi picks us up.

2:00–2:30 PM

Captain Eric Water Taxi — Avalon → White's Landing

Booked for a 2:00pm or 2:30pm pick-up from Avalon by the Express dock. ~15–20 minute ride to White's Landing.

~2:20 PM

Arrive at White's Landing

Official check-in is at 4:00pm, but we can drop gear and enjoy the beach, campground, games, and exploration right away.

4:00 PM

Official Check-In

Get settled into the cabins, unpack, and get comfortable.

5:30 PM

Dinner at Camp

First catered dinner — all meals are provided at the campground.

🌊Day 2 — Saturday, May 16 · Full Day at Camp
7:00–10:00 AM

Breakfast — Buffet Style

Open breakfast window. Come and go as you please.

Morning

Beach, Water & Camp Activities

Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, basketball, beach volleyball, hiking trails. The day is yours.

12:00 PM

Lunch

Catered lunch at the campground.

Afternoon

More Camp & Beach Time

Dinghy rentals, fishing off the pier, more water activities, or just kick back and enjoy the views.

5:30 PM

Dinner at Camp

Catered dinner at the campground.

Evening

Night at Camp

Campfire, card games, BYOB, and the kind of stories that don't leave the island.

🏠Day 3 — Sunday, May 17 · Return
7:00–10:00 AM

Breakfast — Buffet Style

Last morning meal. Enjoy it.

10:00 AM

Captain Eric Water Taxi — White's Landing → Avalon

Boat pick-up from campground at 10:00am sharp. Arrive back in Avalon by ~10:30am.

10:50 AM

Line Up for Catalina Express

Be in line by 10:50am for the 11:50am departure.

11:50 AM

Catalina Express Departs — Avalon → Long Beach

~1 hour crossing back to the mainland.

1:00 PM

Arrive Long Beach — See You Next Year

Safe travels, Gator Nation. 🐊

🏕️ Lodging

🛏️ Sleeping

  • Queen size bed + Queen or Twin bunk bed
  • Linens, pillows & blankets provided
  • Cold packs / small cooler included

⚡ Power & Kitchen

  • Solar panel electricity & outlet
  • Kitchen items, French press, table & chairs
  • Camping burners available
  • Shared propane grills outside

🚿 Bathrooms

  • Shared bathrooms on-site
  • Outdoor showers with curtain
  • Bath towels provided
  • Bring your own soap