Catalina Islands CA

So, what is there to do on the Catalina Islands, CA?

What ISN'T there to do? Not just the town of Avalon, but the entire Island is open for your exploration, with many different parks (complete with park rangers) of different settings. It even has a unique golf course that winds through the 'suburb' of Avalon city.

The interesting and varied wildlife on Catalina Island, and even the minor surrounding islands, is extremely rich. On the north shore there is a whole beach that is full of Seals almost year-round, while on the high plains, near the airport in the interior of the Island, you can usually catch a glimpse of the herd of Buffalo that have made Catalina their home since the 1920s.

CA Catalina Island

There is a tour, either by boat or by bus, sometimes both, for everything you can see on Catalina. In the summertime the most famous tour is their world-famous 'flying fish tour,’ where your boat pulls up alongside a swarm of flying fish feeding at night! However, those who visit for short trips always go home and share their pictures from the submarine ride, which takes you six feet under water into a kelp bed where you'll be surrounded by thousands of beautiful fish in every direction... It is truly a unique experience for all ages.

If you're into the shopping scene, you'll be pleasantly surprised by Avalon's shopping district. I won't exaggerate here and lead you to believe that it rivals the best shopping values found on Earth, but the location and surrounding embellishments are not to be missed. -And they simply can't be duplicated elsewhere! Imagine a hundred or so small, cozy shops all nestled among your hotel and favorite restaurants in a multi-tiered, labyrinthine fashion with cobblestones underneath, interesting architecture everywhere, palm trees above, all surrounded by the most fragrant smells from every direction, and all right by the beach and your room. The way they fit so many quality shops, restaurants, and hotels in so tight, yet still giving you enough room to not feel crowded is nothing short of magical.

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