The island is just 22 miles away ... Snorkeling is easy—even a child can do it—or so say the folks at Catalina Snorkel & Scuba, who offer 90-minute sessions for $45. Blue sharks are known ...

While nearby beaches like Arashi and Boca Catalina boast the typical white ... and sea makes a great habitat for some of the island's natural wonders, making it one of the best places to go snorkeling ...