Avalon

如何抵達

By boat Most visitors reach Avalon on the ferry from either Long Beach, San Pedro, Dana Point or Newport Beach; note that the ferry from Marina del Rey is no longer in operation. The trip takes about an hour via high-speed ferry. Perhaps the best way to reach the island is by private sailboat or powerboat, about a half-day from the Los Angeles harbors. The seas in the channel are generally calm, though there are swells; dolphins, flying fish, and other sea life are often sighted.

Catalina Express, ☏ +1-800-481-3470. The most popular way to get to Catalina Island via their fleet of boats. In the summer months, Catalina Express offers about 30 trips a day to Avalon from San Pedro, Dana Point and two ports in Long Beach, downtown and at the Queen Mary. Catalina Passenger Service. Operates the Catalina Flyer on a daily round-trip service from Newport Beach.

By plane 1 Catalina Airport (AVX IATA Airport In The Sky). accessible by private plane Island Express Helicopter Service, toll-free: +1 800 218-2566. Offers daily flights from heliports in San Pedro and Long Beach, carrying up to six passengers.

當地交通

Around Avalon, the primary mode of transportation is by golf cart. The streets are very narrow and the town is crowded and small so this works out very well. Upon arrival to Avalon by sea you will see signs for golf cart rentals. You may also rent bicycles (or bring your own from the mainland for an extra fee).

1 Brown's Bikes, 107 Pebbly Beach Rd, ☏ +1 310 510-0986, fax: +1 310 510-0747, [email protected]. Rentals and bike repair. Hourly rates are from $5 to $15 per hour, depending on the type of bike. Daily rates are from $12 to $40. 2 Catalina Auto & Bike Rental, 301 Crescent Ave, ☏ +1 310 510-0111. Bicycle and golf cart rental.

必看景點

1 Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden, ☏ +1 310-510-2897. 1.5 miles (2.4 km) up Avalon Canyon Road from Avalon. Daily from 8AM to 5PM, year round. A memorial to William Wriggley, Jr., founder of the WM Wriggley Jr. Company, renowned for its chewing gum. Mr. Wriggley was also a long-time benefactor of Catalina and was key in assuring that it was protected for future generations. The Botanical Garden features plants that are native to California islands, especially species only found on Catalina Island. Adults: $12, Children under 12: $7. 2 The Casino, toll-free: +1-800-626-5440. /Art Museum - Casino Point, northwest end of Avalon Harbor. The Casino is an Art-Deco movie palace and ballroom built in 1929 that was once the place to be for the Los Angeles elite. The tour will take you into the movie theater and up the ramps to the ballroom while the tour guide gives information about the history and unique construction of the casino. Adults: $14.50, Children: $7.25, Seniors: $13 Descanso Beach Club, ☏ +1 310 510-7410. On the north side of the casino. A beach front bar and restaurant. Showers, chair and umbrealla rentals and restrooms are available. 3 Catalina Island Museum, 217 Metropole Ave., ☏ +1 310 510-2414, fax: +1 310 510-2780, [email protected]. 10AM to 5PM daily. Avalon’s only institution devoted to art, culture and the rich history of Santa Catalina Island. The newly renovated Catalina Island Museum includes an expanded museum store, a digital theater, a number of galleries dedicated to the history of the Catalina Island and a new traveling exhibitions gallery. Open daily 10AM - 5PM. Adults $17, Seniors $15, Children 15 & under Free w/ paid Adult.

體驗活動

Catalina Island Golf Course, 1 Country Club Rd, ☏ +1 310 510-0530. A 2,100 yard, nine-hole golf course with two sets of tees to provide 18-hole play. Call for current prices. Hiking - Catalina Island has miles of backroads and trails but a permit is required. A permit can be obtained the day of your hike at the following locations: Conservancy House in Avalon, at 125 Claressa Ave. Airport-in-the-Sky Two Harbors Visitor Information Center Fishing - The ocean waters around Catalina are teeming with fish. Rent a boat or join an organized fishing trip on a commercial boat.

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Multiple locations. With warm temperatures and clear waters with visibility from 40-100 feet (12 to 30 m), Catalina is a prime location for snorkeling and scuba diving. Several vendors rent equipment or provide guided trips.

Lover’s Cove Undersea Gardens. Just a few minutes from the boat landing in Avalon, this cove features giant kelp forests and hundreds of fish. Descanso Beach, ☏ +1 310 510-1226. Just north of the Casino. Rental equipment available. Casino Point Marine Park (Casino Point Dive Park). At the edge of Casino Point. At the breakwater with stairs access to a kelp forest and a shipwreck starting at 60'. Lots of Garibaldi's, Calico Bass, Moray Eels and the occasions Black Sea Bass sightings make this a favorite dive destination for many. No Charge. 1 Catalina Divers Supply, ☏ +1 310 510-0330, toll-free: +1-800-353-0330, fax: +1 310 510-1629, [email protected]. Green Pier and Casino Point., . A complete scuba outfitter providing rentals, instruction and guided trips from their 42-foot (12 m) dive boat Cat Dive.

Kayaking One way to explore the island is to kayak around it, finding coves inaccessible from land and peering up at massive cliffs. Several vendors on the island rent kayaks or provide guided tours.

Descanso Beach Ocean Sports, ☏ +1 310 510-1226. Kayak rentals and tours with experienced guides. Specialty tours such as a sunset tour and

美食

There is a variety of places to eat on the pier, serving things like hot dogs and fish and chips. There is also a small Vons supermarket at 123 Metropole Avenue which may be helpful if you need a candy bar, soft drink or such. Santa Catalina Island has no chain restaurants except for Vons, and is full of local, unique, independent, and well-acclaimed restaurants.

1 Catalina Visitors Country Club, ☏ +1 310 510-7404. The clubhouse of the Catalina Country Club golf course. Nice, quiet ambiance on the patio, but the food is pricey and can be lacking in flavor and creativity. 2 Steve's Steakhouse, 417 Cresent Ave, ☏ +1 310-510-0333, [email protected]. 3 The Sandtrap Restaurant and Bar, 501 Avalon Canyon Rd, ☏ +1 310 510-2505, [email protected]. 4 Avalon Grille, 423 Crescent Avenue, ☏ +1 310-510-7494. M–Th 4–8PM, F 3–9PM, Sa 11AM–2PM 3–9PM, Su 11AM–2PM 3–8PM. Upscale steakhouse with a full bar just across the promenade from the water. Large patio, low, ambient lighting, not too noisy. (updated Jan 2019) Bluewater Grill Avalon, 306 Crescent Avenue, ☏ +1 310-510-3474. Su 10AM–9:30PM, M–Th 11AM–10PM, F 11AM–10:30PM, Sa 10AM–10:30PM. Hip waterfront eatery with fantastic fresh seafood. The baked crab and artichoke dip is outstanding, and the seared scalloped with jalapeño aioli is the perfect mix of savory and spice, with chopped crispy bacon to balance the soft scallops. (updated Jan 2019) 5 Lloyd's of Avalon Confectionary, 315 Crescent Avenue, ☏ +1 310 510 7266. Lloyd's is an absolute Avalon