Field trip to Santa Catalina Island
The field trip to Two Harbors, Santa Catalina Island will be led by Professor Doug Eernisse. There are good snorkeling localities near Two Harbors and pleasant hikes around the island. If you wish to snorkel, you may either bring your own snorkeling gear, or rent gear from Two Harbors Dive Center. The dive shop has indicated that snorkel gear is very limited and that rental is first come, first served, so you may want to bring your own gear if you have it. Other available rentals include kayaks and scuba gear. You may either bring your lunch, or buy it in Two Harbors. There are two dining options and a grocery store in the area: Harbor Reef Restaurant & Saloon, West End Galley, and the General Store.
COST: The trip will cost $10, payable at the conference, during morning registration or at the reception.
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NOTES ON THE BOAT TRIP: If you get motion sickness at all, you should probably take motion sickness medication before the boat trip to and from the island. Also, no open-toed shoes or sandals are allowed on the boat. For more information about preparing for the trip, please check out the SCMI website: https://www.scmi.net/planning-your-trip/
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: You may contact Michael Vendrasco (562-547-3936), Doug Eernisse (714-747-2048), or SCMI (310-519-3172).
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE FIELD TRIP, contact Michael Vendrasco before the end of the meeting day on Saturday.. There is still space available.
BOAT TRIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2022
7:30 AM – 6:30 PM Departure and arrival times from/to Southern California Marine Institute (SCMI) dock
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SCMI Address
820 South Seaside Ave., Terminal Island, CA 90731
7:30 AM
Boat leaves from Terminal Island at the Port of L.A. We will meet at the Southern California Marine Institute located on Terminal Island near the City of San Pedro.
11:15 AM
Boat arrives at Two Harbors, Catalina.
3:45 PM
Boat leaves Catalina Island from Two Harbors.
If you miss the group’s return, your only option will be to take the Catalina Express to San Pedro that leaves at 6:30PM and then take an Uber, Lyft or taxi to Terminal Island.
6:30 PM
Boat arrives at SCMI, Terminal Island
Directions to Southern California Marine Institute
FROM THE 110 HARBOR FREEWAY
Take the 110 Harbor Freeway south towards San Pedro. Exit at Rt. 47, the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Cross the bridge and exit at Ferry Street (the first exit coming down off the bridge), and turn left (onto Ferry) at the signal. Turn right onto Terminal Way (second signal). After one signal and two stop signs, the road curves left and becomes Seaside Avenue. After the curve, you’ll see water on the left, after which SCMI is the first building, a tan two-story with a reddish fence along the street. Public parking is on the street (east side only).
FROM THE 710 LONG BEACH FREEWAY
Take the 710 Long Beach freeway south to Terminal Island (right two lanes when freeway splits). Then continue on to the Gerald Desmond bridge (Ocean Blvd) by staying to the left. Cross the bridge, continuing on Ocean Blvd then exit at Ferry Street about 3 miles (just before the Vincent Thomas bridge, which you don’t want to cross). The offramp will turn left under the bridge onto Ferry Street. Continue on Ferry, and at the third signal turn right onto Terminal Way. After one signal and two stop signs, the road curves left and becomes Seaside Avenue. After the curve, you’ll see water on the left, after which SCMI is the first building, a tan two-story with a reddish fence along the street. Public parking is on the street (east side only).
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HINTS FOR FINDING SCMI IF YOU GET LOST
Stay on Terminal Island - between the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the Gerald Desmond Bridge.
The Terminal Island Correctional Institution, and the Coast Guard are SCMI on South Seaside Ave. So follow any signs to these that you see. If you reach either of these places, you have gone too far. If you are lost ask for directions to these two landmarks!
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