Attending – First Stop
When you’re ready to begin your festival experience, please visit our Check-In & Registration Office, located in the Hotel Metropole Conference Room at 205 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704.
To help guide you:
Upon entering the Metropole Marketplace & Hotel (see photo above), walk past the Three Palms Arcade on your right. Continue straight—you’ll pass Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. (see photo above-right), also on your right. Just after the coffee shop, turn right and walk toward Hotel Metropole. The M Restaurant will be on your right, with its entrance clearly visible, and just to the right of them is the entrance to our Festival space.
Our Check-In Team will be there to greet you. Please follow posted signage to find the appropriate check-in line. If you pre-registered for your badge, your packet will be ready upon arrival. Just bring a valid photo ID to pick up your badge, passes, and any tickets.
If you did not pre-register, you’ll need to register on-site. This process typically takes 5–10 minutes depending on group size.
The Check-In & Registration Hours of Operation are listed on the right
Getting Around
Upon arrival on Catalina Island, you may either enjoy a scenic walk or take advantage of the COAST (City of Avalon Seaside Transit) service, which can transport you to your hotel or to the Catalina Film Festival Check-In & Registration Office, located in the Hotel Metropole Conference Room.
To enhance your experience on the island, CFF volunteers will be operating golf carts to transport guests between official festival venues. Please note that these carts are designated for venue-to-venue transport only and will not provide pick-up or drop-off service at the ferry dock or hotels.
If you need to be picked up/dropped off at the dock, you may locate CIRCUIT-COAST (City of Avalon Seaside Transit) designated areas. Rides have a fare of $2.00 per ride plus $2.00 for every additional passenger, capped at $6.00 per group.
– To download their app via Apple Store, click here.
– To download their app via Google Play, click here.
This location has a passenger limit of 5 per request and offers pooled rides. You may share the vehicle with other riders outside your party.
Below are the hours of operation for the transportation.
THURSDAY
9:30am-9:00pm
7:00am-9:00pm
FRIDAY
9:30am-9:00pm
7:00am-9:00pm
SATURDAY
9:30am-9:00pm
7:00am-9:00pm
SUNDAY
9:00am-1:00pm
7:00am-9:00pm
