Avalon on Santa Catalina Island
Avalon is a small port city, the only city on the island. When I say small, I mean micro, 2.9 miles. I have chronic back, ankle, and hip issues and usually can’t walk far. I can walk around Avalon. Avalon just entered into a 5-15 year agreement to allow DCL preferred port space. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Holland America and Princess Cruise Lines also port at Catalina.
What is there to do on Avalon? There are many port adventures offered. There are hysterical, I mean historical tours of the Avalon Casino, the city and the Wrigley (as in Wrigley Gum/Field) Mansion. There are nature tours to see the highs and lows as well as the wild bison that roam the island wild sections. There are different types of land based nature tours. You can enjoy the tours of the Marine Preserve by boat or partially submerged submarine. You can book parasailing, jet ski or other water fun, including scuba diving if you are licensed. Rent a bike or golf cart and peddle or cart yourself around town. Some offerings are seasonal.
At no charge, you can just stroll to the beach to lounge and
splash to your heart’s content. There is a small kids park near the dock where
the tender boats drop you off. What to eat on shore and not on the ship? There are
some inexpensive and some not so inexpensive options. There are wonderful quaint
curio/art/jewelry shops that you can enjoy window shopping or stop in and grab
a wonderful memento of the day. I suggest in the Catalina Island Conservancy
and learn about the island and support the efforts to protect it by purchasing
an item. You can even book a tour through them. There are quite a few options
of thing to do.
My favorite things to check out:
Artsy shops. Often selling crafts made by locals with Catalina Island markings.
Avalon Casino Tour. Find out the true meaning of the word Casino and the history of Catalina.
Partly Submerged Sub Marine Reserve Tour.
City Bus Tour.
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