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1. Descanso Beach Club ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Descanso Beach Club
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2. Starlight Beach, Catalina Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Starlight Beach, Catalina Island
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3. Catalina Island Casino

Category: Entertainment
Catalina Island Casino
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4. Avalon Theater

Category: Entertainment
Avalon Theater
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5. Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden

Category: Activities
Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden
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6. Trans-Catalina Trail

Category: Activities
Trans-Catalina Trail
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7. Catalina Island Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Catalina Island Museum
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8. Two Harbors

Category: Activities
Two Harbors
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9. Catalina Food Tours

Tours
Catalina Food Tours
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10. Catalina Island Golf Course

Category: Entertainment
Catalina Island Golf Course
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11. Airport in the Sky

Airport in the Sky
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12. Green Pleasure Pier

Category: Activities
Green Pleasure Pier
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13. Scoops Catalina Island

Romantic Islands
Scoops Catalina Island
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14. The Lobster Trap

Category: Food & Drink
The Lobster Trap
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15. Bluewater Avalon

Bluewater Avalon
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Where is Catalina Island located?
  • A: Catalina Island is located southwest of Los Angeles, California, making it a beautiful destination for visitors.
  • Q: What activities can visitors enjoy on Catalina Island?
  • A: Catalina Island is home to sandy beaches, scenic trails, great scuba diving, golf, and other activities.
  • Q: What are some must-visit attractions on Catalina Island?
  • A: Visitors can explore the scenic town of Two Harbors, visit the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden, stop by the Nature Center at Avalon Canyon, and learn about the history of the area at the Catalina Island Museum.

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