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Santa Catalina Island, CA, also known simply as Catalina Island, is located about 25 miles south of Los Angeles, in the Pacific Ocean and is part of the Channel Islands.
Catalina Island has been a local hang out place and a getaway destination for the greater Los Angeles area for many years, providing visitors with a unique island atmosphere and total relaxation within a short distance of the busy city. The island can be accessed by either sea or air. Ferry service to Avalon, the main city on the island, departs daily from Long Beach, San Pedro, Redondo Beach and Newport Beach, CA.
Historically owned by the Wrigley Family, the island today belongs to the nonprofit Catalina Island Conservancy and The Santa Catalina Island Company, which together are responsible for preserving the island and keeping its unique character. The island landscape is typical to Southern California in terms of vegetation, shorelines, and hidden coves. About ninety percent of the Island is undeveloped and will remain a preserved wilderness.
Most of the island population lives in Avalon, the main city on the island. Hotels, shops and restaurants in Avalon are located mainly along Shorefront Crescent Avenue and the Avalon Bay. The use of private cars around the island is limited. Popular transportation in Avalon includes golf carts and bicycles. Public transportation is available throughout the island. The second city on the island is Two Harbors. This small village is located at the isthmus part of the island, northwest of Avalon, and serves as the gateway to the western part of the island. Two Harbors is accessible by boat from San Pedro and by bus or boat from Avalon.
Attractions on the Island include the Casino Ballroom and Theater building on Avalon Bay build by Wrigley in 1929, the Catalina Island Museum which is located in the same building as the casino and the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical gardens. Santa Catalina Island provides visitors with almost endless land and water recreation activities year round including swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, submarine tours and much more. Inland exploration includes biking, hiking and horseback riding.
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