Tag: AVALON
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Descanso Beach Ocean Sports Snorkeling on Catalina Island
Something I have always wanted to try on Catalina Island was snorkeling. It was early spring, and of course, the ocean water was freezing, but amazingly with wetsuits on, it becomes bearable and absolutely fun! I am talking about going 9 AM in the morning with children and not being bothered by the temperature of…
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Catalina Island’s Golf Gardens Miniature Golf
One of the activities that we absolutely love to do together as a family on Catalina Island is a round of miniature golf at GOLF GARDENS. It’s inexpensive and fun for all ages. You can easily spend a good hour to two hours here. Four years ago, we introduced the children to mini-golf right here,…
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Where to Eat on Catalina Island: Ben’s Bakery at the Shops at the Atwater
Headed to Catalina Island and need a quick bite to eat? Avalon, California has a bakery cafe located inside the Shops at the Atwater. We stopped in for a tasting during our last visit to Catalina, and we liked it. Owned by the Catalina Island Company, BEN’S BAKERY offers a casual dining experience with a…
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Waterfront Dining at Blue Water Grill Avalon
Imagine waterfront dining on your birthday overlooking beautiful Avalon Bay with a spectacular view of Catalina Casino all the while enjoying a delicious seafood dinner – that is what dining at Blue Water Grill Avalon was like. It’s one of our favorite spots to dine on Catalina Island. While we waited, we are taking it…
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Catalina Island: Maggies Blue Rose Mexican Restaurant
This is a post written by me for #CatalinaExpress. If you’re craving great Mexican food while you’re vacationing on Catalina Island, check out Maggie’s Blue Rose at Front Street and Crescent. Oh my gosh, the food is yummy. Margaret, the owner, wanted to bring authentic Mexican food to the City of Avalon. Maggie’s Blue Rose…
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Escape to Island Spa Catalina
One of my most favorite thing to do when I’m on vacation is to visit a spa. Traveling is stressful as it is when you’re packing for the whole family, making sure everyone arrives on time, and making sure you don’t forget anything. I like to find time for myself to relax even if it’s…
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Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour #catalinaexpress #catalinaisland
Catalina Island’s Zip Line Eco Tour is a two hour tour with 5 separate zip lines at heights of more than 300 feet above the canyon with one run that is 1,100 feet long! Each stopping at Eco-stations for live presentations about Catalina’s natural history, wildlife, and the areas you are passing through. It starts…
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Affordable Family Fun at Catalina Island Museum | #CatalinaIsland
If you’re looking for something inexpensive yet fun and informative to do on Santa Catalina Island, you’ll want to visit the Catalina Island Museum currently located in the Catalina Casino building. (Note: New location is under construction and due to complete this year). Right now Adults can get in for $5, and children under 15…
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Adventures with Dolphin Quest Tour on Catalina Island | @VisitCatalina
We were thrilled when we were invited to experience Dolphin Quest Tour on Santa Catalina Island this year. The excursion is a one hour guided tour out of Avalon Harbor in search of dolphins in their natural environment on a high-speed craft. Imagine riding beside and in a pod of dolphins! We wasted no time…
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Travel Tips: Catalina Flyer – Newport Beach to Avalon, CA | @CatalinaFlyerOC #CatalinaIsland
This is a sponsored post. There are several different ways to get to Santa Catalina Island whether by sea or by air. Most of the boat rides are about an hour to two hour ride. For our Spring Break trip this year, we booked a round trip out of Newport Beach with Catalina Flyer. Catalina…