Just an hour boat ride from Newport Beach is the idyllic Santa Catalina Island. Reminiscent of the Italian Coast (without the hassle of flights and passports), Catalina makes for a fun and easy day-long adventure. From Newport’s harbor, hop aboard the Catalina Flyer to enjoy glorious island living. And best of all, you’ll be back to Newport for your dinner reservation! Getting to Catalina Island This popular island destination is just 26 miles off the coast of Newport Beach. You can get there 365 days of the year via the Catalina Flyer, a large ferry that departs from