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Catalina Island: California’s Island Paradise Is A MUST Visit!

Ordinary Adventures
Ordinary Adventures
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👁️ 143K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 40:31

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Editorial Summary

The creators explore Catalina Island, a destination located thirty miles off the California coast, after arriving via a tender boat from their cruise ship. Their visit begins in the town of Avalon, where they observe local landmarks such as the Casino building and the Wrigley memorial. The pair explores various shops to purchase island merchandise, including tie-dye sweatshirts, before renting a golf cart for a scenic tour. During the drive, they navigate winding roads and steep hills, passing through foggy landscapes and visiting the botanical gardens. The excursion includes a meal at a local restaurant where they sample lobster BLTs and quinoa salad. To conclude their day, they visit a tiki-style bar to try signature island cocktails, specifically the Wiki Whacker and the Buffalo Milk. They reflect on the island's unique atmosphere, noting the presence of bison, giant birds, and local history, before returning to their ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Navigator of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Navigator of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 4 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we're getting off the ship and we're going to catalina island an island that we have never been to even though it's only 30 miles off of the california coast

this is amazing ordinary adventures pro tip when you go to a restaurant ask your waiter what is the best thing on the menu

i would recommend doing this again yes 100 so so much fun

this is the signature drink of catalina island this is good stuff man what a perfect ending to our day here on catalina island

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask your waiter for the best thing on the menu at restaurants
Bring cash for golf cart rentals and other activities

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Never been on a tender boat beforeIt's a fun and unique experience, different from docking at a port

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on Catalina Island?
QIs Catalina Island worth visiting?
QWhat are the best local foods and drinks to try?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconWater Park3½ Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Avalon, Catalina Island4 Happy Bacon
Top: Golf Cart Rental
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