Helicopter Transfer: Catalina Island to Long Beach
Overview
Experience the ultimate coastal adventure with a helicopter flight from Catalina Island to Long Beach, California. Soar like an eagle over the sparkling Pacific Ocean, taking in panoramic views of the coastline and iconic landmarks. This luxury aerial journey offers a fast, scenic, and unforgettable way to travel between Catalina and the SoCal mainland.
What's Included
- Helicopter Flight - Catalina Island to Long Beach
- All Fees and Taxes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting Location
56 Pebbly Beach Road
Avalon, CA 90704, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1175 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
What To Expect
Make your way to the Catalina Heliport for your one-way flight to Long Beach. This is the quickest and most scenic way to get to the mainland USA. You'll take off with great views of Avalon and then fly over the Pacific Ocean for an enjoyable 18-20 minute flight. As you arrive, you'll have a birds-eye view of the Queen Mary.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total combined passenger weight (including pilot) cannot exceed 1170lbs (530kg)
- There is a maximum capacity of seven (7) people per helicopter, plus your pilot.
- Minimum of 4 people are required for this activity to take place. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Helicopter seating is based on legal weight & balance limits and will be assigned after check-in. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row of the rest of the party.”
- Per FAA Regulations, original government issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport is required for all travelers over the age of 18. Photocopies or digital IDs are not accepted. Any guest arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation.
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg or 21 stone) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-462454P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Helicopter Flight - Catalina Island to Long Beach.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Helicopter Transfer: Catalina Island to Long Beach is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Helicopter Transfer: Catalina Island to Long Beach will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Helicopter Flight - Catalina Island to Long Beach
- All Fees and Taxes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total combined passenger weight (including pilot) cannot exceed 1170lbs (530kg)
- There is a maximum capacity of seven (7) people per helicopter, plus your pilot.
- Minimum of 4 people are required for this activity to take place. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Helicopter seating is based on legal weight & balance limits and will be assigned after check-in. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row of the rest of the party.”
- Per FAA Regulations, original government issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport is required for all travelers over the age of 18. Photocopies or digital IDs are not accepted. Any guest arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation.
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg or 21 stone) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
