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SUMMER IN AVALON

Just off the coast, 26 miles across the sea, Santa Catalina Island is waiting to show you a different side of the West Coast. The shores of Avalon Bay face east and enjoy a morning sunrise unlike all the beaches of California! The unique town of Avalon is home to about 5000 full time residents who live there year round. As an incorporated city in the county of Los Angeles, Avalon is host to hundreds of thousands of visitors every year from all around the world! While the climate is mild all year, there is something special about the summer vibes on Catalina Island.

One of the best ways to explore Avalon is by taking a guided golf cart tour with Catalina Tour Guide. It is touted online with glowing reviews that speak to the knowledge and passion the guides have for their island home. Visitors can make the most out of their stay by beginning their visit with this personalized, full service experience. When you are touring with a local you get a behind the scenes version of the town. The guides know their history and can share a little gossip too. Of course, the views and photo opportunities are not to be downplayed. The guided golf cart tours drive you along several skyline vistas and to parts of town some visitors will never see. It is non-stop action, so even younger guests stay entertained and enjoy the ride.

There are various special events that happen in Avalon throughout the year. Summer on Catalina Island really kicks off with the Fourth of July parade and fireworks and runs strong through Labor Day. There are wine and art festivals, various musical events and fishing tournaments to attract visitors from a diversity of interests and backgrounds.

PLAN AHEAD

Choose your transportation, find a hotel that suits your needs, or maybe a vacation rental if you have a larger, close knit group. Get those elements secured before you make any tour reservations. Plan your days to have some down time and book dinner reservations whenever possible to avoid long wait times during peak summer season. Catalina is a slice of paradise perfect for a quick escape from the urban living most of us endure on the daily. Get to planning your next vacation to Catalina Island, California!