Catalina Island Marinas

Catalina Island, California marinas can be found just 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, Catalina Island is a slice of southern California heaven plunked down in the Pacific. Cars are restricted (there’s not a single stop light) so golf carts and bicycles rule the roads. The one incorporated town, Avalon, and the tiny village of Two Harbors have adorable shops and cafes, but the real scene stealer here is the natural splendor — bald eagle soars over hiking trails that cut through canyons and along the coast; giant kelp forests rise up from the sparkling clean waters to the delight of kayakers and snorkelers.

What to do
The rugged backcountry is perhaps best seen from the passenger seat on a Jeep Eco-Tour

Catalina Country Club, open to the public, has a terrific golf course that overlooks the town of Avalon

Hit the Water - Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, jet skis, sport fishing, glass bottom boat tours, submarine tours, para-sailing, swimming, ocean rafting

Land-based activities - Golf cart rentals, bicycle rentals, walking and hiking trails, camping

Don’t-Miss Events
Explore Avalon’s finest eateries all in one night during the annual Taste Around Avalon (June)
As many as 30 jazz musicians perform during the three-weekend Catalina Island JaxxTrax Festival (September 30 to October 2, 2011)

Where to eat
The Lobster Trap - casual, rustic atmoshphere, a local favorite with the freshest seafood (310-510-8585)

The Catalina Country Club Restaurant - wonderful ambience and top-notch service including a heated outdoor patio (310-510-7404)

Avalon Grill - great bayside views with outdoor dining (310- 510-7494)

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