A Walk Up The Crescent, Avalon, Catalina Island
Avalon is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island of the California Channel Islands, and the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. The population was 3,728 at the 2010 census.
From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, several different developers tried to develop Avalon into a resort destination community, but most went bankrupt. In 1919, William Wrigley, Jr. gained control of Avalon. Wrigley oversaw much of the development of Avalon, including the construction of the landmark Catalina Casino.
The city remains primarily a resort community. Most of the waterfront is dominated by tourism-oriented businesses. The older parts of the town on the valley floor consist primarily of small houses and two and three-story buildings in various traditional architectural styles. Avalon attracts about 1 million visitors a year and is frequently visited by cruise ships.
The City of Avalon is oriented around Avalon Bay, with the harbor and beaches forming the center of the town's activity. The Cabrillo Mole, located at the south end of the harbor, acts both as a breakwater and the main docks for the cross-channel passenger boats. Many of the commercial businesses dedicated to serving visitors are located along the Crescent Street pedestrian mall, which runs just behind the three main beaches of Avalon Bay. The pedestrian walkway is adorned throughout with decorative pavers, fountains, palm trees, and a decorative serpentine seawall. Many of these features were introduced to Avalon during an extensive re-design undertaken by Philip K. Wrigley in 1934. Extending out into the center of the harbor is the green Pleasure Pier. The north end of the harbor is dominated by the Catalina Casino. Built in a style described as a cross between Art Deco and Mediterranean Revival, the Casino serves as Avalon's most distinctive landmark.
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Catalina, is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. state of California in the Gulf of Santa Catalina. The island is 22 miles (35 km) long and 8 miles (13 km) across at its greatest width. The island is located about 22 miles (35 km) south-southwest of Los Angeles, California. The highest point on the island is 2,097 feet (639 m) Mt. Orizaba. Santa Catalina is part of the Channel Islands of California archipelago and lies within Los Angeles County.
Catalina was originally settled by Native Americans who called the island Pimugna or Pimu and referred to themselves as Pimugnans or Pimuvit. The first Europeans to arrive on Catalina claimed it for the Spanish Empire. Over the years, territorial claims to the island transferred to Mexico and then to the United States. During this time, the island was sporadically used for smuggling, otter hunting, and gold-digging, before successfully being developed into a tourist destination by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. beginning in the 1920s. Since the 1970s, most of the island has been administered by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
Catalina Island Travel Guide | California Travel Tips
California travel expert Veronica Hill shares her Catalina Island Travel Guide in this episode of California Travel Tips.
The second largest of the Channel Islands, just 22 miles from California's coast, Catalina makes a great family weekend.
Our kids had a blast on the hour-long ferry from Dana Point to the island, where we spotted sailboats, kayakers, and a pod of frolicking dolphins.
Once you disembark in Avalon Bay, grab a golf cart for a tour around the island, and then take a stroll along Crescent Drive, Catalina's main boardwalk, and check out the Catalina Casino (Avalon Casino).
Here, kids can enjoy a treat of spun taffy, ice cream or caramel apples at the old-fashioned confectionary Lloyds of Avalon — — or enjoy a few video games and skee ball at the Metropole Marketplace arcade.
A trip to the island isn't complete without a stroll along the Green Pleasure Pier, where you can grab some fish and chips at Eric's restaurant and then go for a cruise on the bay.
The Undersea Tour aboard the Starlight and Emerald semi-submersible vessels is a must-see.
During the voyage, you'll explore the clear waters of Lover's Cove and a protected kelp forest where you'll come face to face with bright orange garibaldi, spotted calico bass, and opaleyes — among many other types of marine life. The 45-minute tour is also offered at night.
To explore Catalina's rugged interior and native wildlife, hop aboard the Classic Inland Motor Tour, which follows the 1800s stagecoach route. In Middle Ranch, you'll meet Tachi, an endangered Santa Catalina Island Fox who acts as an educational ambassador for her species. You'll also see a herd of wandering bison, native woodpeckers, and perhaps a bald eagle or two.
At El Rancho Escondido, the Wrigley family's Hidden Ranch, you can enjoy an Arabian horse demonstration and then spend about 45 minutes walking through the ranch. Pet the horses in their stables, play with a wandering kitty, or watch a short film on the ranch's history. A small museum displays Bohlin saddles, carriages and family memorabilia.
After your tour, the Golf Gardens are just steps away. Known as one of the world's most challenging and beautiful miniature golf courses, the lushly landscaped grounds offer 18 holes of family fun.
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TWO HARBORS | CATALINA ISLAND AERIAL TOUR
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My Trip To Catalina Island, California, USA.
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Beautiful Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California.
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Santa Catalina Island is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. state of California in the Gulf of Santa Catalina. The island name is often shortened to Catalina Island or just Catalina. The island is 22 mi (35 km) long and 8 mi (13 km) across at its greatest width. The island is located about 29 mi (47 km) south-southwest of Long Beach, California. The highest point on the island is 2,097 ft (639 m) atop Mount Orizaba. Santa Catalina is part of the Channel Islands of California archipelago and lies within Los Angeles County.
Catalina was originally settled by Native Americans who called the island Pimugna or Pimu and referred to themselves as Pimugnans or Pimuvit. The first Europeans to arrive on Catalina claimed it for the Spanish Empire. Over the years, territorial claims to the island transferred to Mexico and then to the United States. During this time, the island was sporadically used for smuggling, otter hunting, and gold-digging, before successfully being developed into a tourist destination by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. beginning in the 1920s. Since the 1970s, most of the island has been administered by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
Its total population in the 2010 census was 4,096 people, 90 percent of whom live in the island's only incorporated city, Avalon. The second center of population is the unincorporated village of Two Harbors at the island's isthmus. Development occurs also at the smaller settlements of Rancho Escondido and Middle Ranch. The remaining population is scattered over the island between the two population centers.
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Santa Catalina Island, often called Catalina Island, or just Catalina, is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. State of California.
The island is 22 miles (35 km) long and 8 miles (13 km) across at its greatest width.
The island is located about 22 miles (35 km) south-southwest of Los Angeles, California. The highest point on the island is 2,097 feet (639 m) at Mt. Orizaba.
Daily boat departures from San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point.
The Catalina Flyer departures from Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach, the largest passenger catamaran on the West Coast.
Catalina Island, California Snorkeling (With Music/Fish ID's)
Catalina Island, located about 25 miles west of Los Angeles, has some of the clearest waters and best snorkeling in California. In this video we see the bright orange Garibaldi (State Fish of California), Kelp Bass, Opaleye, and Triggerfish. To see my Catalina Island tour video, please click on the video at the very end of this video.
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Avalon Harbor - Catalina Island - Southern California Tour
William Joel sojourn - his escape to the beautiful Island of Santa Catalina -is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. state of California. The island is 22 miles (35 km) long and eight miles (13 km) across at its greatest width. The island is located about 22 miles (35 km) south-southwest of Los Angeles, California. The highest point on the island is Mt. Orizaba (648 m), at 33°22′29.7″N 118°25′11.6″W. At the same time, his premeire debut in the world of film making, at its best.
Hummer Tours and Land Adventures on Catalina Island
From breathtaking vistas to incredible wildlife, there is so much to explore in and around Santa Catalina Island. The Avalon Scenic Tour is a perfect introduction to Avalon if it's your first time visiting the island. The Skyline Drive will take you along the scenic drive into Catalina's protected wilderness, with a stop at the Airport in the Sky. The Inland Expedition takes you on a comprehensive 3.5 hour tour into the heart of Catalina's rugged interior. The East End Adventure offers an unforgettable trip to the summit, above Avalon, in our unique, open-air, biofuel H1 Hummer. The Cape Canyon Expedition, an extreme off-road adventure, takes visitors on a 4 hour trip into Santa Catalina Island's rugged outback in an all-terrain, eco-friendly H1 Hummer. To experience the Island's wildlife at night, take the Summit Night Adventure, a 1.5 hour trip to seek out buffalo, foxes, bats, and owls.
History of Catalina Bison: Hollywood, Tourism and Ecology
In prehistoric times, millions of bison roamed North America, but by the late 1800s, they were nearly extinct. Through conservation efforts, they can now be found in all 50 states, including national parks, private lands and even on one of the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California. As VOA's Elizabeth Lee reports, the story of how the bison crossed 45 kilometers of ocean to get to Catalina Island is right out of a Hollywood movie.
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A Day in Catalina Island
Take a virtual trip to Catalina Island, one of California's Channel Islands, starting with the ferry ride from Long Beach.
Walk with us through the town of Avalon, past the old casino, then go kayaking to a private beach. Afterwards we'll jump in the water and snorkel at one of California's premiere diving sites (Casino Point Dive Park) where you'll see the beautiful underwater life that is unique to this part of the world, including our state fish, the bright-orange Garibaldi.
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Jefferson Graham brings the Photowalk cameras to Catalina Island, off the Los Angeles, for episode #46 of the Photowalk travel adventure series.
This edition inspired by Apple, which has named its latest macOS operating system after the island, macOS Catalina.
The Photowalk is all about searching for the best photo spots on the island, including the historic Casino, former William Wrigley mansion Inn at Mt. Ada, and where to get the best sunset and sunrise shots on the island. (Start with the best view shots on the boats.)
Along the way, Jeff takes a trip to the back country of the island, to Two Harbors and Airport in the Sky and meets some fascinating local characters.
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Photowalk Catalina
00:00 Open
00:12 macOS Catalina
00:25 Photo highlights
00:37 Introduction
01:15 Drive down Crescent Avenue
01:24 Casino time lapse
01:38 Catalina history
02:30 Map
02:47 Golf cart time
03:10 the new Von's
03:15 macOS
03:42 Photo highlights
04:10 Catalina Casino
04:32 Best views
05:00 Mt. Ada
05:26 Sunsets
05:33 Sunrises
06:05 Golf cart ride
07:16 Jessica Boudevin
07:40 To Ballist Point
09:14 Ben Weston Beach
09:36 Airport in the Sky
10:14 Photo tips
12:10 Mt. Ada timelapse
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TRIP TO CATALINA ISLAND - BEST BIRTHDAY WEEKEND GETAWAY
Catalina Island offers a wide range of resort activities, water sports, and adventure. It's easier to get to than other island destinations, making it the perfect weekend getaway for Southern California!
In this vlog, we ride (FREE on your Birthday!) with Catalina Express, which offers a comfortable and smooth ride from Dana Point and many other ports. The ride only takes about an hour and is scenic with frequent dolphin sightings.
Once on the island, there are a variety of activities including scuba diving, parasailing, boating, kayaking, biking, historical tours, as well as sun and fun. Catalina has many historical buildings including the iconic Casino built in 1929, the Tuna Club, and the Wrigley mansion and gardens. The interior of the island is mostly undeveloped and there are even bison!
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