Danielle Bauter Nestled in a picturesque cove with crystal-clear waters, Avalon is the charming main town of Santa Catalina Island and home to such iconic landmarks as the Catalina Casino and ...

He spotted the island on 24 November 1602, the eve of St. Catherine's Day, and named the island Santa Catalina. After the Spanish colonization of California ... as most attractions are within ...

An hourlong boat ride will bring you from Long Beach to Catalina Island. This island is popular among California residents and visitors alike for its wildlife, scenic town and beaches, and its ...

But a visit to Santa Catalina Island, and its main village of Avalon via a 25-mile, one-hour ferry ride from Long Beach, California, makes for a satiating escape favored by sailors, celebrities ...