Quick Summary:

  • What is Avalon known for?
    • Avalon is known for being Santa Catalina Island's only incorporated city and for its rich history, natural wonders, and popular tourist activities such as glass-bottom boat marine wildlife tours.
  • What makes Avalon a popular tourist destination?
    • Avalon attracts tourists with its unique position as the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island, offering a combination of rich history, natural beauty, and fun activities like glass-bottom boat tours.
  • What can you do in Avalon?
    • Visitors to Avalon can enjoy activities like glass-bottom boat tours to explore marine life, discover the island's history, and experience its stunning natural landscapes.


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1. Catalina Island Conservancy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Catalina Island Conservancy | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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2. Catalina Island Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Catalina Island Museum | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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3. Catalina Island Company

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4. Airport in the Sky

Airport in the Sky | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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5. Journey Catalina

Journey Catalina | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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6. Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden

Category: Activities
Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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7. Bluewater Avalon Seafood Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Bluewater Avalon Seafood Restaurant | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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8. Hermit Gulch Trail Loop

Category: Activities
Hermit Gulch Trail Loop | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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9. The Green Pleasure Pier

Category: Activities
The Green Pleasure Pier | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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10. Catalina Island Casino

Category: Entertainment
Catalina Island Casino | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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11. The Avalon Theatre

Category: Entertainment
The Avalon Theatre | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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12. Catalina Coastal Tours and Fishing

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Catalina Coastal Tours and Fishing | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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13. Catalina Island Undersea Expedition

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Catalina Island Undersea Expedition | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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14. Steve's Steakhouse and Seafood

Category: Food & Drink
Steve's Steakhouse and Seafood | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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15. Catalina Coffee and Cookie Co.

Category: Food & Drink
Catalina Coffee and Cookie Co. | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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16. Scoops Catalina Island

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Scoops Catalina Island | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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17. Lovers Cove

Lovers Cove | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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18. The Lobster Trap

Category: Food & Drink
The Lobster Trap | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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19. Golf Gardens Miniature Golf

Category: Activities
Golf Gardens Miniature Golf | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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20. Garden to Sky Summit

Category: Activities
Garden to Sky Summit | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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21. Escape Room Catalina

Category: Entertainment
Escape Room Catalina | Things to Do in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
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