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Destination Catalina Island

This site is for travelers to Catalina Island, California, USA. The City of Avalon can only be accessed by boat or helicopter, unless you charter a private plane. There are NO ROADS or bringing your car on the ferry to Catalina. It is part of Los Angeles county, so you don’t need any special travel documents, but definitely bring your ID, cash, and credit cards! The island swells with visitors in the peak summer season to full capacity and everything sells out on a daily basis. Planning in advance is crucial to maximize your stay and ensure you have the best experience to suit your vacation goals. This will be restated at the bottom of every review because it is the most important step to having a great Catalina Island vacation. The info you’ll find here comes from the author’s experience of living in Avalon from 2000 – 2019.

This site really helped me navigate the many options of what to do in Avalon!

Bryce G. – Michigan

Love the personal touch to this site, makes it fun and easy to learn about all Avalon has to offer!

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We hope you enjoy the information we have collected for you here, be a kind tourist, and have fun on your visit to Catalina Island!

About the Author

Living in Avalon is a twisted trip. Home to a community of viciously proud island born natives, Catalina Island is a melting pot for folks who love life on the sea and can tolerate the stress of slaving over visitors while living in a square mile town. It is not all tiny umbrellas and hammocks for the full-time employed residents, many work 2-3 jobs just to sustain the inflated expenses of living in what is likely one of the most expensive cities in Southern California. Just investigate the current gas or rent prices in Avalon for a reality check.

Words of Wisdom

May you develop a greater appreciation for folks that work in the service industry. DO NOT treat people like trash because you can afford to go on vacation in the town they call home. Please don’t be the jerk tourist that throws a fit because everything is not perfect on your vacation. When you travel you are a guest in someone else’s home town – basically a guest in their home. Let that sink in and check your perspective of what life is like for you vs. the folks living life in a year-round tourist destination. They get no rest, there is always a hustle to grind just to stay afloat in the lean months where bills keep coming, but the income from visitors doesn’t (90% of the town’s income is tourist based). Be gracious and patient and most importantly, smile when YOU are on vacation!

DISCLAIMER:

No payments were made to the author for any of the content on this site.