Grab a copy of the "Los Angeles Times" Sunday edition, which has the largest travel section of the week and frequently includes many advertisements for local cruises between Los Angeles and Catalina. You also can use the Internet to visit the "Los Angeles Times" website and navigate to the Travel, California section.
Visit a travel agent in your area if you are planning the California vacation. Travel agents often have inside information and specialize in searching for local tours, cruises and deals. Give the agent your travel dates and any other details relevant to your trip.
Use the Internet to visit the Southern California Beach Vacations website. Click the link to Southern California Cruises. Listings include local and large-scale cruises that either depart from Los Angeles and include stops in Avalon, or have Los Angeles and Catalina on the cruise itinerary.
Talk with a hotel concierge, if you are already in Los Angeles and on vacation. Most boutique and upscale hotels in the Los Angeles area have concierge services, which have numerous contacts throughout the Los Angeles area and can assist in booking other tours and activities outside the hotel.
