Walking tour of Avalon Bay on Catalina Island California USA

California can really be a country of its own. Did you know California consists of islands outside the coastline of the state? In fact, according to The Geographic Names Information System, California has 527 named islands. Besides San Francisco having islands out of the bay area, Southern California got islands going on too. In Southern California, Santa Catalina Island is a rocky island that can be found and it’s part of the Channel Islands of California, an archipelago with eight islands in the Pacific Ocean (whereas most of these islands are part of the Channel Islands National Park).

Catalina Island is a gorgeous sight to be by and its island closely represents what you see in Europe (mostly like South France): houses and buildings on the green hills, being surrounded by blue water, streets close together, roads sloping down like hills and a tight community. Though it’s got a lot of its own California roots it takes after with the beachy culture that takes pride in its sea activities, palm trees, and it’s like an escape for most locals as it’s easy to have access to a shuttle and ferry off places from California like Long Beach, San Pedro, Dana Point, and Newport Beach.

Catalina Island is divided into two sides: Avalon and Two Harbors. Avalon is the bigger resort area while Two Harbors is the smaller one. I came to Catalina Island when my family and I went on a cruise from Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico and we visited the Avalon area, which is also the only incorporated city on the island.

Most people don’t realize that a taste of the Mediterranean lies just 22 miles off the Los Angeles coast. Meet Catalina Island, the seaside oasis that is just far away enough from the 405 to make you forget about traffic and everything else that is typical of Los Angeles. On Catalina Island, you’ll find a portfolio of resort-style offerings, including hotels, dining, a beach club, spa, and a variety of exciting land & sea tours and activities. Best known for its spectacular natural beauty which includes pristine diving sites, plenty of wildlife and the majestic Mt. Orizaba, Santa Catalina, or Catalina Island is part of the Channel Islands of California archipelago. The main town of Avalon is home to the beautiful palm tree-lined Descanso Beach, along with the circular, Art Deco-style Catalina Casino with its movie theater, museum, and ballroom. #catalinaisland #avalon #ThingsToDo #placestogo #scubadiving #snorkeling #kayaking #backpacking #camping #adventure

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